Elle star Lexi Minetree is taking inspiration from Reese Witherspoon.
The 24-year-old actress is playing the titular role in the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series from Prime Video. She recently discussed how Reese, who was the OG Elle Woods, was a positive influence on her when she was figuring out how to play the character.
“There is not a better character that I could be playing that’s healthy for my psyche to be in. An optimist who believes in herself,” she told People.
Lexi said that Reese, who is also a producer on the show, encouraged her to add her “own little sprinkles of magic” to Elle Woods.
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“I think I will go method for this role and just believe in myself and just say, ‘You know what? I’m bringing [my] take onto this role and following in the footsteps of what Reese has already created.’ Such an amazing character,” she added.
Find out who else has joined the cast of Elle.
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