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Lexi Minetree plays a teenage version of Elle Woods in Elle, the upcoming Prime Video prequel series to the beloved romantic comedy from **2001**, **Legally Blonde** — which was already greenlit for season **two** before its season **one** premiere.
In a video shared to social media in **2025**, Elle Woods originator, **Reese Witherspoon**, informed Lexi that she got the role of a lifetime.
“Your audition tape was amazing, as we talked about, and we had to make a really hard decision the other day,” Reese said in the clip, who is an executive producer on the show.
Alongside the clip, Lexi expressed her joy in an ebullient caption.
Below, here’s everything we know about the actress who is playing the beloved and iconic character!
Lexi Minetree Was Born in Georgia
Like Reese, Lexi is a Southern native! She is from Georgia; Reese was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.
She Attended USC
The new Elle Woods made her way to Southern California as a college student, double majoring in theater and public relations.
Lexi Has Already Appeared Onscreen
The actress will be at home on camera.
She Also Attended the British American Drama Academy
In addition to studying at USC, Lexi also trained at BADA, the British American Drama Academy in London.
Lexi Was a Brunette Before Going Blonde
As seen on her Instagram page, Lexi isn’t a natural blonde but there’s always room to change things up!
