Reese Witherspoon Passes "Pink Torch" To 'Elle' Star Lexi Minetree

Reese Witherspoon and the cast of Legally Blonde reunited to celebrate the franchise's 25th anniversary. During the event, Witherspoon officially passed the role of Elle Woods to Lexi Minetree, who will star in the upcoming Prime Video prequel series.
Why it matters
This marks a significant cultural transition for a beloved film franchise, highlighting the industry's focus on legacy sequels and prequels.
It was a perfect day for Legally Blonde fans as the cast of the beloved 2001 comedy reunited for the 25th anniversary while passing the franchise down to the next generation.
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