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'Legally Blonde' Stars Reunite After 25 Years Ahead of 'Elle' Series
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
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- The original cast of Legally Blonde, including Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Coolidge, reunited publicly for the first time in 25 years at the “Elle World” fan event in Manhattan, celebrating the new Prime Video series Elle.
- Witherspoon expressed deep emotion reflecting on the lasting impact of her role as Elle Woods, sharing stories from fans inspired by the character to pursue law or overcome challenges.
- The event featured a moderated conversation with the original cast and the new series cast, including Lexi Minetree, who plays a high school version of Elle Woods.
- Jennifer Coolidge humorously revealed she initially thought she would be cast as Elle during auditions, highlighting the cast's fondness for the film.
- The new series Elle, produced by Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, premieres July 1 on Prime Video and follows Elle Woods navigating high school life in 1995 Seattle, with June Diane Raphael and Tom Everett Scott playing her parents.
