Reese Witherspoon Reunites With Jennifer Coolidge and ‘Legally Blonde’ Cast for Movie’s 25th Anniversary
The free one-day event celebrated the film’s 25th anniversary and promoted the upcoming Prime Video prequel series “Elle,” which premieres July 1.
- On Saturday, June 20, 2026, actress Reese Witherspoon led a 25th-anniversary reunion of the Legally Blonde cast at 'Elle World' in New York City, a Prime Video event promoting the upcoming prequel series Elle.
- Twenty-Five years after the 2001 film Legally Blonde premiered, the new series Elle explores Elle Woods' high school years in 1995, detailing the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic character audiences know.
- Cast members including Jennifer Coolidge and Selma Blair joined Witherspoon at the event, while newcomer Lexi Minetree portrays the young Woods. Witherspoon stated she is proud to pass the 'pink torch' to Minetree.
- Amazon Prime Video will premiere Elle on July 1, 2026, with Witherspoon serving as executive producer. Amazon has already renewed the series for a second season before Season 1 streams.
- The series emphasizes 'themes of kindness, authenticity, and believing in yourself' to resonate with both original fans and new audiences. It chronicles Woods' life before Harvard Law School, expanding the franchise beyond the original 2001 comedy.
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Reese Witherspoon Tears Up as 'Legally Blonde' Cast Reunites for 'Elle': 'Privilege of My Life'
Reese Witherspoon grew emotional as the cast of “Legally Blonde” reunited at an event promoting the upcoming prequel series “Elle.” As she told the crowd in Manhattan on Saturday, “Playing this character for 25 years has been the privilege of my life.” The cast of the 2001 comedy reunited in honor of “Elle” and the 25th anniversary of the original film. In addition to Witherspoon, fans at Hall des Lumières were greeted by Jennifer Coolidge, Selm…
Reese Witherspoon Passes "Pink Torch" To 'Elle' Star Lexi Minetree
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. On Saturday at Hall Des Lumieres in New York City, Reese Witherspoon got teary-eyed as she praised Lexi Minetree’s “beautiful heart” while recalling her […]
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