Britney Spears Could Have Been Elle Woods in ‘Legally Blonde,’ the Film’s Screenwriter Reveals

Britney Spears in 2001.

In addition to almost taking on the role of Allie opposite Ryan Gosling’s Noah in the hit 2004 film The Notebook, Britney Spears was also this close to playing the role of Elle Woods in 2001’s Legally Blonde, Bustle reports. (The part of Allie ultimately went to Rachel McAdams; Elle Woods, of course, was famously played by Reese Witherspoon.)

Elle Woods has become one of Witherspoon's most iconic, well-known roles. (Image credit: Getty Images)