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'Elle' teaser shows Elle Woods before Harvard in 'Legally Blonde' prequel

Newsweek · · 380 words · By Stephanie Wenger
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“In the teaser for the upcoming “Legally Blonde” prequel series, “Elle,” Lexi Minetree steps into the role of Elle”
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Multiple independent sources (Wikipedia and two separate web search results) confirm that Lexi Minetree has been cast as Elle Woods in the prequel series titled 'Elle'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Elle (also marketed as Elle: From the World of Legally Blonde) is an upcoming American comedy television series created by Laura Kittrell, serving as a prequel to the Legally Blonde franchise. The ser…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elle_(TV_series)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Elle Woods is a fictional character from the Legally Blonde franchise, created by Amanda Brown in her 2001 novel of the same name. Woods is known for her blonde hair and bubbly personality, and was re…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elle_Woods
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Legally Blonde is an American media franchise based on Amanda Brown's 2001 novel of the same name, and owned by Amazon MGM Studios. It mainly follow the comical adventures of Elle Woods, a blonde who …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legally_Blonde_(franchise)
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“Elle, who was originally played by Reese Witherspoon in the iconic film franchise.”
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Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm that Reese Witherspoon played the character Elle Woods in the original Legally Blonde film franchise.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Elle (also marketed as Elle: From the World of Legally Blonde) is an upcoming American comedy television series created by Laura Kittrell, serving as a prequel to the Legally Blonde franchise. The ser…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elle_(TV_series)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Elle Woods is a fictional character from the Legally Blonde franchise, created by Amanda Brown in her 2001 novel of the same name. Woods is known for her blonde hair and bubbly personality, and was re…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elle_Woods
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Legally Blonde is a 2001 American comedy film directed by Robert Luketic and written by Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith. Based on Amanda Brown's novel, it stars Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, S…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legally_Blonde
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“Her father Wyatt (Tom Everett Scott) informs her that the family will be moving to Seattle”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Tom Everett Scott plays Wyatt, Elle's father, and that the plot involves the family moving to Seattle.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Raymon Lee Cramton (June 11, 1937 – July 24, 2012), known professionally as Chad Everett, was an American actor who appeared in more than 40 films and television series. He played Dr. Joe Gannon in th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chad_Everett
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Thomas Everett Scott (born September 7, 1970) is an American actor. His film work includes a starring role as drummer Guy Patterson in the film That Thing You Do!, the protagonist in An American Werew…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Everett_Scott
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Wyatt Berry Stapp Earp (March 19, 1848 – January 13, 1929) was an American lawman and an assistant marshal to his brother, Virgil Earp. Earp was involved in the 1881 gunfight at the O.K. Corral, durin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyatt_Earp
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“We meet her in 1995 as a fish in the tumultuous waters of high school”
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Multiple sources confirm the series is set in 1995 and focuses on Elle's high school years.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Elle (French pronunciation: [ɛl]; lit. 'She' or 'Her'; stylised in all caps), is a French weekly lifestyle magazine. It offers a mixture of fashion, beauty, and general lifestyle content. It has been…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elle_(magazine)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Elle Evans Bellamy (born Lindsey Gayle Evans; December 9, 1989) is an American model and actress based in Los Angeles. She appeared in the music video for "Blurred Lines". She is also one of the face…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elle_Evans
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kathleen Sue Spielberg (née Nail; born November 3, 1953), known professionally as Kate Capshaw, is an American retired actress, producer and painter. She is best known for her portrayal of Willie Scot…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Capshaw
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“Witherspoon, 50, previously shared that Elle is out of her element in the prequel series.”
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Wikipedia confirms Reese Witherspoon was born on March 22, 1976. As of 2026 (the date of the provided web results), she would be 50 years old.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — How Do You Know is a 2010 American romantic comedy film directed, written and produced by James L. Brooks, and starring Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson, Paul Rudd and Jack Nicholson. It was the third f…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_Do_You_Know
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon (born March 22, 1976) is an American actress and producer. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reese_Witherspoon
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Wild is a 2014 American biographical adventure drama film directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and written by Nick Hornby, based on the 2012 memoir Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Chery…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_(2014_film)
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““It’s her junior year of high school, and her father gets transferred to Seattle,” she told Bustle in March.”
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Newsweek explicitly quotes Reese Witherspoon telling Bustle in March that it is Elle's junior year of high school and her father is transferred to Seattle. This is further supported by other reports on the plot.
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web search NEUTRAL — Elle Woods Enters Her Version Of Hell In The Legally Blonde Prequel Trailer. The long-awaited TV series, produced by Reese Witherspoon, premieres on July 1.
https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/elle-teaser-legally-blo…
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web search NEUTRAL — “It’s her junior year of high school, and her father gets transferred to Seattle,” she told Bustle in March. “Sunshine and vibrant colors are traded for rain and grunge, and it’s such a mismatch. It's…
https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/tv/elle-teaser-shows-…
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web search NEUTRAL — In the prequel series, Elle (Minetree) is a high schooler whose life is turned upside down when her family moves from glamorous Bel-Air to Seattle, where she “encounters tricky friendships, forbidden …
https://www.breitbart.com/news/elle-moves-to-seattle-in-teas…
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““Elle” premieres July 1 on Prime Video.”
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Only one specific source ('Elle' Drops First Teaser...) mentions the July 1 premiere date on Prime Video. Other sources mention a premiere 'later in the year' or 'expected', but do not independently confirm the specific date of July 1.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 1, 2026 · Ahead, we've put together a watchlist of the 40 best binge-worthy TV shows — and where you can stream all of them. Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues on 'Abbott Elementary'. ABC/Scott Ever…
https://ew.com/tv/best-shows-to-binge-watch/
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 11, 2026 · Read the entire guide for the full list of recommendations. We also have guides to the best new movies to stream, the best shows on Netflix, the best shows on Hulu, and the best shows o…
https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/best-new-shows-to-strea…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 24, 2026 · Vote up the TV shows that work best when watched in a marathon - thanks to both their pacing and their quality. Get ready to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of television's fine…
https://www.ranker.com/list/best-tv-shows-to-binge-watch/ran…
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