May 19, 2025: Selma Blair, best known for her role as Vivian Kensington in the 2001 cult classic Legally Blonde, is looking forward to the franchise’s next chapter — the upcoming prequel series ‘Elle’. Speaking in a recent interview, Blair reflected on the enduring impact of the film and expressed enthusiasm for the new series, which dives into the teenage years of Elle Woods, originally portrayed by Reese Witherspoon.
“‘Legally Blonde’ was such a gift,” Blair shared, adding that the film, along with other memorable titles like Cruel Intentions, holds “happy memories” that resonate with audiences to this day. “It’s such a gift in my life that I was a part of those films because they just brought a lot of joy to all of us.”
The prequel series, ‘Elle’, stars Lexi Minetree as a young Elle Woods and will chronicle her high school journey — offering a glimpse into the early experiences that helped shape her iconic personality, charm, and resilience.
Reese Witherspoon, who will serve as executive producer on the project, previously expressed her excitement: “Fans will get to know how Elle Woods navigated her world as a teenager with her distinct personality and ingenuity, in ways that only our beloved Elle could do. What could be better than that?!”
With a production team that includes Lauren Neustadter, Lauren Kisilevsky, Marc Platt, and creator Laura Kittrell, Elle is expected to premiere on Prime Video in the near future.
Blair, along with legions of Legally Blonde fans, will be watching as the next generation discovers the wit and wisdom of Elle Woods.