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Twenty-five years after the iconic romcom Legally Blonde first introduced audiences to the relentlessly optimistic Elle Woods, Prime Video is turning back the clock to explore the making of one of pop culture's most beloved screen heroines.

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Lexi Minetree praises 'charismatic, kind' James Van Der Beek

Lexi Minetree stars as Elle Woods in the Amazon series Elle, which also marked James Van Der Beek's final screen role before his death in February.

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Lexi Minetree 'very intimidated' by Reese Witherspoon ahead of Elle shoot

Lexi Minetree takes on the role of Elle Woods in the Amazon Prime series - a role made famous by Reese in 2001 movie Legally Blonde.

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Reese Witherspoon And New Elle Lexi Minetree Know They Look Alike, But They Have Another Thing In Common

Reese Witherspoon and Lexi Minetree are similar in more ways than one.

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The golden ambition of "Legally Blonde"

Regardless of what “Elle” is doing, the 2001 movie still proves a woman’s limitless potential

Salon

Reese Witherspoon hailed for playing key role in bringing new Legally Blonde prequel series to the screen

The Oscar-winning actress helped shape the Legally Blonde prequel while encouraging an open casting process that ultimately led to newcomer Lexi Minetree landing the iconic role.

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The Love Triangle In The Legally Blonde Prequel Has Me Distressed, And One Of Elle's Stars Made Me Realize Why

Team Dustin or Team Miles?

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Thomas Everett Scott Says His 'Elle' Dad Is the Opposite of His 'Summer I Turned Pretty' Character-INTERVIEW

Thomas Everett Scott talks in an interview about his role in Prime Video's 'Elle,' the 'Legally Blond' prequel series, 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' movie, and more.

Latin Times

The 'Elle' Series' Outfits Aren't Just Rebooting a 'Legally Blonde' Wardrobe

Costume designers Sophie de Rakoff and Sara Byblow treated the Prime Video prequel like its own fashion entity.

Marie Claire

James Van Der Beek's Elle co-stars pay touching tribute to actor at London premiere after his final TV role

The star, who died in February aged 48 following a battle with stage three colorectal cancer, makes his final on-screen appearance in the Prime Video series

Evening Standard

Elle team 'kept up at night' over fear of fan backlash

Elle, the TV spinoff of 2001 movie Legally Blonde, stars Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods and June Diane Raphael as her mum, and is streaming now on Prime video.

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10 Photos of Lexi Minetree: Meet the Actress Who Plays Elle Woods in the 'Legally Blonde' Prequel

Lexi Minetree stars as a young Elle Woods in the 'Elle' prequel series on Prime Video, exploring her high school years before Harvard.

International Business Times UK

James Van Der Beek’s final TV role arrives 4 months after his death in Legally Blonde sequel

Late ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star appears in four episodes of the debut season of ‘Elle’

The Independent UK

Elle review – this Legally Blonde prequel recreates the genius of Reese Witherspoon’s performance

The original star is behind this TV spin-off, and the casting of charismatic Lexi Minetree. Sadly, the tropey script and lack of campness mean it fails to really sparkle

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I love everything about Legally Blonde, but Prime Video's new prequel series, Elle, left me feeling disappointed

The Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle, debuts on Prime Video on July 1; however, it fails to reach the ever-so-high bar of the 2001 film.

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How to watch 'Elle' online — stream the 'Legally Blonde' prequel series from anywhere

Before "Legally Blonde", this is what made Elle Woods the woman she is. Here's how to watch "Elle" online, from anywhere in the world.

Evening Standard

Lexi Minetree reveals how Reese Witherspoon ‘checked in’ during Elle filming

The 25-year-old American actress stars as the teenage Elle Woods in new Legally Blonde prequel series.

The Independent UK

What, like it's hard? Newcomer Lexi Minetree put in the work to play a teen Elle Woods in 'Elle'

Lexi Minetree stars as a teenage Elle Woods in a new “Legally Blonde” prequel series for Prime Video

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Elle Reviews Are Here, And Critics Have Objections To The Legally Blonde Prequel Series

What, like making a prequel is hard?

The Independent UK

Legally Blonde’s nonsensical prequel series is a slap in the face to Gen Z

COMMENT: Reese Witherspoon has executive-produced a new TV series lacking in the zip and dazzle of the classic 2001 comedy, and trades laughs for sluggish teen drama cliche, writes Adam White. Young audiences deserve better

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I've watched all of Prime Video Legally Blonde prequel Elle and hugely have to eat some humble pie — it's that good, Lexi Minetree might give Reese Witherspoon's legacy a run for its money

Elle Woods can only be Reese Witherspoon, right? Wrong — Lexi Minetree in Prime Video's Legally Blonde prequel proves why we've all been too quick to condemn it.

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Reese Witherspoon Gave Advice To The Legally Blonde Prequel’s Star, And It’s So Elle Woods-Coded

How can you object to advice like this?

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The Story Behind How The New Elle Woods Ended Up With Reese Witherspoon's Original Legally Blonde Dress

They're both so pretty in pink!

The Guardian - UK

‘Have more joy! Believe in yourself!’ Legally Blonde is back – as a life-affirming TV prequel

Reese Witherspoon’s 00s movie is a beloved cult classic – and now she’s using a spinoff to battle these dark times. The creators of Elle talk miniskirts, car phones and why people need to take teenage girls more seriously

The Guardian - UK

Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness to Rolf Harris: Primetime Predator – the seven best shows to stream this week

Larry David is back with a typically cranky look at America’s first 250 years – and it could not be any more starry. Plus: a brave documentary about the chilling crimes of the prolific sex offender and children’s TV host

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