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Lexi Minitree He plays a teenage version of Elle Woods in deerPrime Video’s upcoming series of the beloved 2001 romantic comedy Legally blonde — which had already been greenlit for a second season before the first season’s premiere. What, as if it’s difficult?
In a video shared on social media in 2025, creator Elle Woods, reese witherspoon, She informed Lexi that she got the role of a lifetime. In the clip, Reese welcomes Lexi into the room and the pair sit on the sofa for a chat.
“Your audition tape was amazing, as we talked about, and we had to make a really tough decision that day,” said Reese, who is an executive producer on the show. “And we wanted to tell you in person, because you’ve just worked so hard, and we just wanted to tell you that you don’t have to audition anymore — because you got the part. You’re Elle Woods.” Lexie then leaned back in disbelief and covered her face, overcome with emotion. “truly?” I asked. “Can I hug you?” Reese admitted that she “hadn’t slept for three nights.” “I wanted to tell you sooner,” she added. Lexi and Reese called Lexi’s mother to share the good news, a moment that was also shared on camera.
Alongside the clip, Lexi expressed her happiness with a lively comment. “Me!!!! Yes :),” she joked, referring to an iconic Elle Woods movie moment. “Okay, okay, my mind is crazy here and I don’t even know where to start. Maybe with thanks…oh that’s a good place to start naturally, nice thinking Lexi! Thanks to my family, friends, and the cast for believing in me and my silly little dreams.”
Below, here’s everything we know about the actress playing the beloved and iconic character!
Lexi Minetree was born in Georgia
Like Reese, Lexi is a Southerner! She is from Georgia. Reese was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.
I attended the University of Southern California
Freshman Elle Woods made her way to Southern California as a college student, majoring in theater and public relations, according to her LinkedIn profile. She graduated in 2024.
Lexi has already appeared on screen
The actress will be at home in front of the camera. She has previously appeared in many television series, including Paramedic Who chased me? In 2023, Law & Order: SVU In 2024, and Hot Take: The Murdaugh MurdersAnd also in 2023.
She also joined 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 she became a blonde
As seen on her Instagram page, Lexi is not a natural blonde, but there’s always room to change things up! The actress had brown hair for years before she had a “random whim for a change.” [her] “Hair,” Lexi wrote in her Instagram announcement when she landed the part of Elle.
