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Prime Video finds ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel star, like it’s hard?

Lexi Minetree has been cast as Elle Woods in the upcoming Amazon series 'Elle', as confirmed by Reese Witherspoon, who played the role in the 2001 film.
Before getting the role, Minetree studied theatre at the University of Southern California and appeared in 'The Parademic Who Stalked Me' and 'Law and Order: Special Victims Unit' in 2024.
Minetree was so excited about the news that she burst into tears and said, 'Wait, I want to call my mom!'

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The South African

Reese Witherspoon crowns Lexi Minetree as young Elle Woods

Reese Witherspoon has revealed that Lexi Minetree will step into the pink shoes of a young Elle Woods for the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle. Witherspoon is the actress who charmed audiences as the original Elle Woods in the 2001 and 2003 films. REESE WITHERSPOON AND ELLE Witherspoon shared a heartwarming video on Instagram, capturing the moment she revealed the news to Minetree. In the video, Witherspoon tells Minetree, “Your audi…

9 days ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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The Express Tribune

Lexi Minetree cast as Elle Woods in ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel on Prime Video

Amazon MGM Studios and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine have officially cast Lexi Minetree (The Murdaugh Murders) as the young Elle Woods in the highly anticipated Legally Blonde prequel series. As first reported by Deadline, Minetree emerged as one of the final contenders for the iconic role originally played by Witherspoon in Legally Blonde (2001) and its sequel Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003). Witherspoon personally revealed th…

9 days ago·Pakistan

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New York Post

Reese Witherspoon introduces Lexi Minetree as next Elle Woods for ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel series

Reese Witherspoon starred in the 2001 rom-com "Legally Blonde" and "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde," in 2003.

9 days ago·New York, United States

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The West Australian

Legally Blonde prequel casts star to play Elle Woods

Lexi Minetree has won for the role of sorority-girl-turned lawyer Elle Woods in upcoming Amazon series Elle, which will be a Legally Blonde prequel.

10 days ago·Australia

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Hollywood Life

‘Legally Blonde’ TV Series: Everything We Know About Reese Witherspoon’s Upcoming Show ‘Elle’

Get ready to bend and snap once again! Amazon MGM Studios has officially greenlit a new 'Legally Blonde' spinoff series—and they’ve found their Elle Woods!

10 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Prime Video finds ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel star, like it’s hard?

Reese Witherspoon has revealed who will play her famous well-known character Elle Woods in the upcoming "Legally Blonde" prequel. What? Like it's hard? It turns out it was. Witherspoon posted a video on Instagram of when she revealed to actress Lexi Minetree that she got the part. In the video, Witherspoon expressed her excitement about telling Minetree the news before she walked into the door. "Your audition tape was amazing," Witherspoon toute…

10 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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