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Reese Witherspoon Passes "Pink Torch" To 'Elle' Star Lexi Minetree
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Key Points:
- The cast of the 2001 comedy Legally Blonde reunited in New York City to celebrate the franchise's 25th anniversary and introduce the next generation with the Prime Video prequel series Elle, premiering July 1.
- Reese Witherspoon praised Lexi Minetree, the new Elle Woods, for her dedication and heartfelt audition, describing her as talented and possessing a beautiful character.
- Witherspoon emphasized the responsibility Minetree carries as the new Elle Woods, highlighting the impact the role has on young fans and expressing pride in passing the "pink torch" to her.
- The reunion event, Elle World, also featured appearances by original cast members Jennifer Coolidge, Ali Larter, Selma Blair, Victor Garber, and Matthew Davis, along with musicians Hoku and Vanessa Carlton, whose songs were part of the original movie's soundtrack.
