Actress Alana Ubach, who played Serena McGuire in “Legally Blonde,” fondly remembers the film’s enduring success and fan appreciation, especially for her famous “I got Bangs” line. She shared her surprise at the film’s eventual popularity and her close friendship with co-star Reese Witherspoon, noting their initial doubts about playing the younger characters.
Years later, Reese Witherspoon’s film “Legally Blonde” remains a special watch for many people around the world. Many dialogues and scenes from the film have been popularized time and again and are still remembered to this day.
Alanna Ubach, who played Serena McGuire, was also one of those iconic characters that is still remembered to this day. In a recent interview, the actress spoke about the film’s success and how it felt after all these years when fans recognized her because of the film.
Alanna Ubach talks about remembering her from ‘Legally Blonde’
While speaking with PEOPLE at the premiere of her latest show, Season 5 of Hacks, the star spoke fondly about how she’d like to be remembered from Legally Blonde.
The film is about to complete its 25th anniversary soon. While talking about the film, she revealed that even now, a lot of people remember her by her famous quote from the film, where she says, “I’ve got bangs.” I’ve got bangs. She also added, “I get this quote from every gay Gen Z this side of China, baby. I light up every time, so excited. I want to take them all home with me.”
Alana Ubach remembers working with Reese Witherspoon
Ubach and Witherspoon played best friends in the 2001 film, and through filming the movie, they ended up becoming good friends.
While recalling her time working with Reese Witherspoon, she said: “I worked with Freeway [Witherspoon]And here I am back to do it again, playing her best friend. We said: What is this? We are 27 years old and playing with 18 year olds. What is this? No one will believe that we are in this age, this and the other.
She also added that at the time, no one had any idea how successful and celebrated the film would be.
About “Legally Blonde”
The film revolves around Elle Woods, a fashion designer who attends a prestigious college and her highly competitive law program to win back her ex-lover. However, on the way to proving him wrong, she ends up discovering that she has a talent for the law, and that if she puts in the work, she can do it, while maintaining her identity and character.
