Reese Witherspoon Hands Over Role to Lexi Minetree in Prequel Series ‘Elle’

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Key Takeaways
- Reese Witherspoon announces prequel series ‘Elle’.
- Lexi Minetree takes on the role of a young Elle Woods.
- Production is officially underway.
- Witherspoon shares a touching parenting moment.
- She reflects on lessons taught to her children.
Mumbai, April 3 (NationPress) Actress Reese Witherspoon, renowned for her portrayal of the iconic character Elle Woods in Legally Blonde and Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde, has officially unveiled the eagerly awaited prequel series ‘Elle’.
Lexi Minetree is set to star in the leading role of Elle Woods in this new series. Reese Witherspoon took to her Instagram to share an exclusive first-look image, marking the commencement of production.
The joint Instagram announcement was made alongside Elle star Lexi Minetree, Amazon MGM Studios, Prime Video, and Reese Witherspoon's media firm Hello Sunshine. The post showcased a captivating image of Minetree, who will embody a younger version of Elle Woods in the series.
“Harvard was challenging. High School was even tougher,” reads the caption accompanying the post. “Our new series, Elle, is officially in production.” Back in February, Witherspoon, who is also an executive producer for this highly awaited project, revealed in a video that Minetree would be stepping into the esteemed role of Elle Woods.
In a separate context, Reese Witherspoon shared a heartfelt moment related to her motherhood. She took to Instagram Stories to narrate a touching experience, as reported by People magazine.
In her story, the Legally Blonde star recounted a delightful evening out with her kids, reflecting on her parenting journey.
According to People, Reese Witherspoon, 48, shared that she was recently dining with a friend and her two sons—21-year-old Deacon Phillippe, whom she shares with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe, and 12-year-old Tennessee, whom she shares with ex Jim Toth.
During dinner, her friend asked her sons if there was one lesson they would “always remember” that their mom taught them.