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She Grew Up Loving ‘Legally Blonde.’ Now She’s Elle Woods.
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Lexi Minetree auditioned for the teenage Elle Woods role in Amazon Prime Video's "Elle" by recreating a scene from the original "Legally Blonde" movie, submitting a quirky video in a pink bikini while showcasing her skills.
- In her audition tape, Minetree demonstrated her fitness, crocheting abilities, and juggling skills, embracing Elle Woods' unapologetically confident and playful spirit.
- The approach paid off, as Minetree, a relatively unknown 25-year-old actress from Atlanta suburbs, was cast as the lead in the "Elle" prequel series.
- Reese Witherspoon, who created and executive produced the series, expressed admiration for Minetree's audition, noting their similar energy and personality.
- "Elle" began streaming on Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday, marking Minetree's breakout role.
