Reese Witherspoon calls Lexi Minetree, the new Elle Woods, 'such a bright light,' ahead of prequel's release
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Key Points:
- Reese Witherspoon discovered Lexi Minetree among 3,000 audition tapes for the young Elle Woods role in Prime Video's "Elle," praising Minetree's perfect embodiment of Elle's voice, mannerisms, and spirit.
- Witherspoon expressed deep admiration for Minetree's talent and character, emphasizing the responsibility of portraying a beloved role that inspires young girls.
- The "Legally Blonde" star described passing "the pink torch" to Minetree as a proud moment, highlighting Minetree's discipline, heart, and Witherspoon's ongoing support throughout the process.
- Minetree and Witherspoon share an uncanny resemblance, with Witherspoon noting the eerie similarity and excitement about seeing a younger version of herself through Minetree.
- For Minetree's Tonight Show debut, she wore Witherspoon's original hot pink Marc Jacobs dress from the 2001 "Legally Blonde" premiere, symbolizing a perfect fit and continuation of Elle Woods' legacy.
