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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1886, Jean Hersholt, Danish-American actor and director (died 1956) was born. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1970, Aure Atika, Portuguese-French actress, director, and screenwriter was born. In 1980, Kristen Connolly, American actress was born. In 1981, Pradeepan Raveendran, Sri Lankan director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1989, Phoebe Tonkin, Australian actress was born. In 1990, Rachel Brosnahan, American actress was born. In 2011, Sherwood Schwartz, American screenwriter and producer (born 1916) passed away. In 2020, Kelly Preston, American actress and model (born 1962) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Elle’ Team on Why ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Is a Series Not a Movie
The showrunners and director of the Prime Video show exploring the iconic Reese Witherspoon character's high school years talk about how the depth of time provided by the small-screen format allowed them to better flesh out characters that weren't fully realized in the 2001 film and its sequel.
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The Week
· Jul 9, 2026
Elle: Legally Blonde prequel without the candyfloss fizz of the film
Elle: Legally Blonde prequel without the candyfloss fizz of the film
TheJournal.ie
· Jul 5, 2026
What you need to know about the Legally Blonde prequel Elle
It’s streaming on Prime Video now.
Us Weekly
· Jun 22, 2026
What to Know About Prime Video’s ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel ‘Elle'
A Legally Blonde prequel is in the works at Prime Video — but what is there to know about Elle so far? Based on Amanda Brown‘s novel, the 2001 movie Legally Blonde introduced Us to Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon), a sorority girl who attempted to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner (Matthew Davis) by getting a []
Mashable
· Jul 1, 2026
I would like Elle better if it wasnt a Legally Blonde prequel
Prime Video's Legally Blonde prequel Elle might actually be more fun as a standalone teen drama.
Hello Magazine
· Jul 2, 2026
'Perfect' teen drama has viewers binge-watching entire season in 1 day
Viewers have hailed the Legally Blonde prequel, Elle, as perfect, with some binge-watching all eight episodes in one day. Lexi Minetree stars in the comedy, which Reese Witherspoon executive produces...
Metro
· Jun 29, 2026
Legally Blonde prequel series Elle is sugary sweet – but misses the mark
Making a prequel? What, like it's hard?
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