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'Legally Blonde' Cast: Where Are They Now?

Us Weekly

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July 1, 2026

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'Legally Blonde' Cast: Where Are They Now?

The iconic comedy that gave us “bend and snap!” lives on! Released in 2001, Legally Blonde follows Reese Witherspoon‘s Elle Woods, a sorority girl who is dumped by her boyfriend who thinks he’s too good for her. In an effort to prove him wrong and win him back, she hits the books and is accepted []

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· 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 []

TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 5, 2026

What you need to know about the Legally Blonde prequel Elle

It’s streaming on Prime Video now.

The Week

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· 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

Vanity Fair

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· Jul 1, 2026

Reese Witherspoon Kept Her Original Legally Blonde Costumes. None Made It to the Prequel Series, Elle—Here’s Why

Elle Woods, the most legal of blondes, is back as a 16-year-old in Seattle. Here, series costume designer Sara Byblow explains how the production made sense of it all—and, honestly, pulled it off.

Hello Magazine

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· 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...

The Standard

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· Jun 30, 2026

Lexi Minetree reveals how Reese Witherspoon ‘checked in’ during Elle filming

The 25-year-old American actress stars as the teenage Elle Woods in new Legally Blonde prequel series.

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Related coverage for "'Legally Blonde' Cast: Where Are They Now?": Us Weekly — What to Know About Prime Video’s ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel ‘Elle'. TheJournal.ie — What you need to know about the Legally Blonde prequel Elle. The Week — Elle: Legally Blonde prequel without the candyfloss fizz of the film . Vanity Fair — Reese Witherspoon Kept Her Original Legally Blonde Costumes. None Made It to the Prequel Series, Elle—Here’s Why. Hello Magazine — 'Perfect' teen drama has viewers binge-watching entire season in 1 day. The Standard — Lexi Minetree reveals how Reese Witherspoon ‘checked in’ during Elle filming