Lexi Minetree will play young Elle Woods in the series Elle
22 january 2026 в 01:37
Lexi Minitri will play a teenage version of Elle Woods in the series «Elle», - which will serve as a prequel to the beloved romantic comedy «Legally Blonde» from 2001 and has already been greenlit for a second season before the premiere of the first. As if that were difficult!
In a video posted on social media in 2025, the creator of Elle Woods, Reese Witherspoon, informed Lexi that she had landed her dream role. In the clip, Reese invited Lexi into a room, and they sat on a couch to talk.
«Your audition was amazing, as we discussed, and we had to make a really tough decision the other day», - Reese, who is the executive producer of the show, said. «And we wanted to tell you this in person because you really worked hard, and we just wanted to say that you no longer need to audition—you got the role. You are Elle Woods». Lexi leaned back in surprise and covered her face, overwhelmed with emotion. «Really?» she asked. «Can I hug you?» Reese admitted that she «hadn't slept for three nights». She added, «I wanted to tell you this sooner». Lexi and Reese called Lexi’s mother to share the good news, and that moment was also captured on camera.
In her post, Lexi expressed her joy in an enthusiastic comment. «EEE!!! Yes :)», - she wrote, referencing the iconic moment of Elle Woods from the film. «Okay, okay, okay, my brain is just exploding, I don’t even know where to start. Probably with thanks… yes, that’s a good place to start, good job, Lexi! Thank you to my family, friends, and agents who believe in me and my silly dreams».
Below is everything we know about the actress who will portray the beloved and iconic character!
Like Reese, Lexi hails from the South! She is from Georgia, while Reese was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The new Elle Woods moved to Southern California as a college student, where she studied theater arts and public relations, according to her LinkedIn profile. She graduated in 2024.
The actress will be comfortable on screen. She has already appeared in several TV series, including «The Paramedic Who Stalked Me» in 2023, «Law & Order: Special Victims Unit» in 2024, and «Hot Take: The Murdoch Murders» also in 2023.
In addition to studying at USC, Lexi also trained at BADA, the British American Drama Academy, in London.
As seen on her Instagram page, Lexi is not a natural blonde, but there’s always a chance to change something! The actress was a brunette for many years before she had a «random whim to change [her] hair», - Lexi wrote in her Instagram announcement when she got the role of Elle
In a video posted on social media in 2025, the creator of Elle Woods, Reese Witherspoon, informed Lexi that she had landed her dream role. In the clip, Reese invited Lexi into a room, and they sat on a couch to talk.
«Your audition was amazing, as we discussed, and we had to make a really tough decision the other day», - Reese, who is the executive producer of the show, said. «And we wanted to tell you this in person because you really worked hard, and we just wanted to say that you no longer need to audition—you got the role. You are Elle Woods». Lexi leaned back in surprise and covered her face, overwhelmed with emotion. «Really?» she asked. «Can I hug you?» Reese admitted that she «hadn't slept for three nights». She added, «I wanted to tell you this sooner». Lexi and Reese called Lexi’s mother to share the good news, and that moment was also captured on camera.
In her post, Lexi expressed her joy in an enthusiastic comment. «EEE!!! Yes :)», - she wrote, referencing the iconic moment of Elle Woods from the film. «Okay, okay, okay, my brain is just exploding, I don’t even know where to start. Probably with thanks… yes, that’s a good place to start, good job, Lexi! Thank you to my family, friends, and agents who believe in me and my silly dreams».
Below is everything we know about the actress who will portray the beloved and iconic character!
Like Reese, Lexi hails from the South! She is from Georgia, while Reese was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The new Elle Woods moved to Southern California as a college student, where she studied theater arts and public relations, according to her LinkedIn profile. She graduated in 2024.
The actress will be comfortable on screen. She has already appeared in several TV series, including «The Paramedic Who Stalked Me» in 2023, «Law & Order: Special Victims Unit» in 2024, and «Hot Take: The Murdoch Murders» also in 2023.
In addition to studying at USC, Lexi also trained at BADA, the British American Drama Academy, in London.
As seen on her Instagram page, Lexi is not a natural blonde, but there’s always a chance to change something! The actress was a brunette for many years before she had a «random whim to change [her] hair», - Lexi wrote in her Instagram announcement when she got the role of Elle
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