25 years since Reese Witherspoon became a bona fide film star.
The prequel attempts to capture the essence of the original.
Casting of Lexi Minetree brings charisma to the role.
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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.
Editorial Staff · July 1, 2026 · 1 min read