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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 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1970, Aure Atika, Portuguese-French actress, director, and screenwriter was born. In 1986, Hannaliis Jaadla, Estonian footballer was born. In 1990, Rachel Brosnahan, American actress was born. In 2012, Else Holmelund Minarik, Danish-American author and illustrator (born 1920) 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.
What you need to know about the Legally Blonde prequel Elle
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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 []
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
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 1, 2026
Amazon’s ‘Elle’ Prequel Solves a Legally Blonde Mystery Nobody Asked It To Solve
Amazon's Elle, a Legally Blonde prequel that premiered Wednesday on Prime Video, gives Elle Woods a savvy Seattle grunge-scene backstory that critics say directly undercuts the original film's entire premise about her arriving at Harvard oblivious to the world.
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...
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· Jun 29, 2026
Legally Blonde prequel series Elle is sugary sweet – but misses the mark
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