If Legally Blonde had you cheering for Elle Woods as she conquered Harvard Law with charm, wit, and an iconic wardrobe, get ready for a fabulous trip down memory lane! From iconic pink power suits to courtroom mic-drop moments, this beloved classic made us believe that beauty and brain could go hand in hand. Now, the Legally Blonde universe is growing with a brand-new prequel series, bringing back all the sass, smarts, and, of course, so much pink. And in a thrilling twist, Reese Witherspoon herself has introduced her mini-me¡ªwho looks so much like her, it's practically a doppelg?nger!
Reese Witherspoon has finally unveiled the actress who will portray a young Elle Woods in the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series -?Lexi Minetree!
Taking to Instagram, Witherspoon couldn't contain her excitement as she introduced Minetree to the world.?
"Allow me to introduce you to the new Elle Woods! After watching so many incredible auditions for the new Elle prequel series on @PrimeVideo, we finally found our Elle. And today, I got to break the news myself! Meet @leximinetree ????"
And Minetree looks so much like Witherspoon, it's crazy!
Social media was flooded with reactions, with one person admitting, "I honestly thought she was her daughter."?
Another called it "the most heartwarming reveal ever."
Someone else shared their joy, writing, "Seeing women thrive in their careers makes my heart feel two sizes bigger. Congrats!!"
The?Legally Blonde?movie is considered a cult classic because it challenged stereotypes by portraying Elle Woods, a fashion-savvy sorority president, who defies expectations and excels at Harvard Law School. Released in 2001, the film has garnered a dedicated fanbase and continues to influence popular culture.?
Now, fans can look forward to this prequel, a TV series that delves into Elle Woods' life before law school.
Minetree has been steadily making a name for herself, acting in independent films since 2016.?
She played a role in the 2023 Tubi movie The Murdaugh Murders and even appeared on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 2024.?
Now, she's stepping into one of the most iconic roles in pop culture, and fans can't wait to see her bring Elle Woods' early years to life!
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