Lexi Minetree Rewears Reese Witherspoon's 2001 'Legally Blonde' Premiere Dress to Promote Prequel Series 'Elle'

‘Legally Blonde’ prequel star Lexi Minetree borrows Reese Witherspoon’s 2001 premiere dress

"Elle" star Lexi Minetree is already shopping in her predecessor’s closet, borrowing Reese Witherspoon’s original "Legally Blonde" 2001 premiere look for an appearance on "The Tonight Show."

Lexi Minetree Rewears Reese Witherspoon's 2001 'Legally Blonde' Premiere Dress to Promote Prequel Series 'Elle'

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Getty Images, Todd Owyoung/NBC Lexi Minetree is taking over the role of Elle Woods for the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, and to kick off her press tour appearances, the young star paid homage to the movie’s original star Reese Witherspoon. For the 25-year-old actress’ appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday (June 17), Lexi rewore the exact Marc Jacobs dress that Reese wore to attend the Leg…

Lexi Minetree Channels Reese Witherspoon In Marc Jacobs On Fallon

Lexi Minetree made a guest appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where she spoke about playing Elle Woods in the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle, and revealed that she watched the original film more than 150 times while preparing for the role. Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images The actress wore a Marc Jacobs Spring 2001 dress in a vibrant shade of pink with black tulle trim at the neckline and hem. The look wasn’t sim…