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'I'm feeling very blonde': The official trailer for the 'Legally Blonde' prequel 'Elle' is here

Nbcwashington · · 319 words · By Maria Toledo Flores
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“The official trailer for the highly anticipated prequel series "Elle" follows "Legally Blonde" main character Elle Woods in high school”
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Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm that 'Elle' is a prequel series focusing on Elle Woods' high school years.
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web search 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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web search NEUTRAL — But not only are we a getting to see Elle again, but it’s also a prequel series! That’s right, we’ll be seeing a younger version of Elle as the show will go back to her younger years. And if there’s a…
https://www.aol.com/legally-blonde-getting-prequel-series-15…
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web search NEUTRAL — What is Elle about? During the 2024 Amazon Upfront presentation, it was already revealed that Elle will be a Legally Blonde prequel series centering on the life of teenager Elle Woods before the event…
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/legally-blonde-prequel-serie…
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“Created by Laura Kittrell, who previously worked on "Insecure" and "High School," the series is co-showrun and executive produced by Kittrell and Caroline Dries.”
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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and the Legally Blonde Wiki, confirm Laura Kittrell as the creator and that she and Caroline Dries are co-showrunners and executive producers.
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web search NEUTRAL — Executive producers. Laura Kittrell. Caroline Dries.The series is helmed by showrunner Kittrell and is executive producing alongside Witherspoon and producer Marc Platt. Production began in April 2025…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elle_(TV_series)
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web search NEUTRAL — Who directed and produced ‘Elle’? Created by Laura Kittrell (High School, Insecure), Elle is co-showrun and executive produced by Kittrell and Caroline Dries.
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/entertainment/elle-prime-vi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Laura Kittrell & Caroline Dries. Starring.Co-created by Kittrell and Dries both serve as co-showrunners and executive produce with Hello Sunshine’s Witherspoon, Neustadter and Lauren Kisilevsky as wel…
https://legallyblonde.fandom.com/wiki/Elle_(TV_series)
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“Laura Kittrell previously worked on "Insecure" and "High School"”
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While the specific Wikipedia search for 'Laura' was generic, the web search result for the series 'Elle' explicitly identifies the creator as Laura Kittrell and lists her previous work as 'High School' and 'Insecure'.
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web search NEUTRAL — The name Laura is the feminized form of laurus, Latin for " bay laurel plant", which in the Greco-Roman era was used as a symbol of victory, honor or fame. The name represents the embodiment of victor…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_(given_name)
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop Laura Canada for women's clothing in every size. Discover our dresses, tops, pants, accessories and more.
https://laura.ca/
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 13, 2025 · Learn about the name Laura including the meaning, gender, origin, popularity, and more.
https://momlovesbest.com/laura-name-meaning
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“The original Elle Woods, Reese Witherspoon, is on board as executive producer alongside Lauren Neustadter, Amanda Brown, and Marc Platt.”
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The Legally Blonde Wiki and other web results confirm Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter, and Marc Platt as executive producers.
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“Up-and-coming actress Lexi Minetree steps into the role of a young Elle.”
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Wikipedia and multiple news reports confirm Lexi Minetree has been cast as the young Elle Woods.
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web search NEUTRAL — Elle is an upcoming American comedy television series created by Laura Kittrell, serving as a prequel to the Legally Blonde franchise. The series explores the high school years of teenage Elle Woods, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elle_(TV_series)
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web search NEUTRAL — Legally Blonde spinoff series, ‘Elle’, cast Lexi Minetree to Play Young Elle Woods. 2 days ago. Save for later. Inshorts.Watch Reese Witherspoon surprise Lexi Minetree by telling her she'll play Elle …
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — Reese Witherspoon announces Lexi Minetree will star as young Elle Woods in the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series: “When I saw her tape, I was like, ‘Are...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CndAVbUsnM
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“Last year, Witherspoon took to TikTok to introduce Minetree as the "new Elle Woods."”
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Multiple web sources confirm Reese Witherspoon used TikTok to introduce Lexi Minetree as the new Elle Woods.
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web search 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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web search NEUTRAL — Check out the latest REESE'S Candy innovations and browse chocolate and peanut butter dessert recipes.
https://www.hersheyland.com/reeses
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web search NEUTRAL — Following high school graduation in 1994 from Harpeth Hall, a Nashville all girls school, Reese decided to put her acting career on hold and attend Stanford University where she would major in English…
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000702/
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“The video racked up 1.9 million likes and more than 13.9 million views”
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web search NEUTRAL — On Instagram, Reese Witherspoon revealed her look-alike, Lexi Minetree, in character as 'Legally Blonde's Elle Woods for the new Prime Video series 'Elle,' s...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcrxZ-KUm1A
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web search NEUTRAL — TikTok video from Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon): “Watch Lexi Minetree's stunning audition for Elle Woods and see if she resembles Reese Witherspoon! Don't miss this exciting performance!
https://www.tiktok.com/@reesewitherspoon/video/7471304222588…
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web search NEUTRAL — Last year, Witherspoon took to TikTok to introduce Minetree as the "new Elle Woods." The video racked up 1.9 million likes and more than 13.9 million views, with fans quickly declaring her a perfect f…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/entertainment-ne…
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“Also joining the cast are June Diane Raphael as Elle’s mother Eva and Tom Everett Scott as her father Wyatt, alongside Jacob Moskovitz, Gabrielle Policano, Chandler Kinney, Zac Looker, and Amy Pietz.”
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Deadline, Vogue, and the Legally Blonde Wiki all confirm the casting of June Diane Raphael, Tom Everett Scott, and the other listed actors.
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web search NEUTRAL — Watch on Deadline. In addition to Minetree, they join previously announced cast June Diane Raphael (Elle’s mom Eva), and Tom Everett Scott (Elle’s dad Wyatt), Gabrielle Policano (Liz), Jacob Moskovitz…
https://deadline.com/2025/05/legally-blonde-prequel-series-e…
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web search NEUTRAL — June Diane Raphael as Eva Woods[4]. Tom Everett Scott as Wyatt Woods[5]. Gabrielle Policano as Liz, the anti-Elle Woods.[6]. Jacob Moskovitz as Miles, the school’s star athlete who is charmed by Elle.…
https://legallyblonde.fandom.com/wiki/Elle_(TV_series)
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web search NEUTRAL — The rest of the cast includes June Diane Raphael as Elle’s mother Eva and Tom Everett Scott as her father Wyatt, alongside Gabrielle Policano, Jacob Moskovitz, Chandler Kinney, and Zac Looker.
https://www.vogue.com/article/legally-blonde-elle-prequel-se…
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“The series was announced on May 14, 2024.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the specific announcement date of May 14, 2024.
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“The first season will have eight episodes, premiering on Prime Video July 1.”
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The claim states a premiere date of July 1 (presumably 2024 based on the context of the other claims), but Wikipedia explicitly states the series is scheduled to premiere on July 1, 2026.
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