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Reese Witherspoon buys back Hello Sunshine from Candle Media

RECENTLY ACQUIREDOct 13, 2026

Acquiring Company

Hello Sunshine

Acquired Company

Candle Media

Los AngelesSocial MediaDigital MediaSoftwareContent And PublishingMedia And EntertainmentMobile

Description

Reese Witherspoon is purchasing Hello Sunshine, the production company she founded, five years after selling a controlling stake to Candle Media. She is partnering with French media company Mediawan for this buyback, aiming to reinforce her vision for the company. The terms of the deal have not been publicly disclosed. This move is part of her strategy to expand Hello Sunshine's reach in the media landscape.

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Company

Hello Sunshine

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Hello Sunshine is a media company founded by Reese Witherspoon in 2016, and it focuses on telling female-driven stories across all platforms.

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Who acquired Candle Media?

Candle Media was acquired by Hello Sunshine, based in Los Angeles. The deal was reported on October 13, 2026. Hello Sunshine is a media company founded by Reese Witherspoon in 2016, and it focuses on telling female-driven stories across all platforms. Hello Sunshine is privately held and operates in Social Media.

When did Hello Sunshine acquire Candle Media?

Hello Sunshine's acquisition of Candle Media was reported on October 13, 2026. Reese Witherspoon is purchasing Hello Sunshine, the production company she founded, five years after selling a controlling stake to Candle Media. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Candle Media do?

Candle is an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises that is built for the digital age. It is privately held, operating in Software.

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