Reese Witherspoon has revealed Lexi Minetree as the new Elle Woods for the 'Legally Blonde' prequel series, expressing excitement over Minetree's audition tape. In a heartfelt announcement posted on Instagram, Witherspoon surprises Minetree with the news during a cozy conversation. The moment captures Minetree's joy and disbelief, as she openly embraces her mentor's praise and shares her enthusiasm for stepping into such an iconic role. Their emotional exchange highlights the connection between the original and new generation of Elle Woods.
When I saw her tape, I was like, 'Are we the same person?' That moment really captured the connection and admiration I felt towards her talent.
Witherspoon shared her excitement, stating 'Your audition tape was amazing... We just wanted to tell you that you don't have to audition anymore because you got the part. You're Elle Woods!'
Minetree, overwhelmed with emotion, asked for a hug saying, 'Really? Can I hug you please?' showcasing the heartfelt moment between the two.
Introducing Minetree in the Instagram caption, Witherspoon said, 'After watching so many incredible auditions... we finally found our Elle. Meet @leximinetree.'
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