Despite having appeared in over 40 films throughout her long-standing career, Reese Witherspoon’s portrayal of Elle Woods in 2001 hit Legally Blonde remains one of her most cherished and renowned performances. The movie’s success resulted in a sequel, Legally Blonde 2, and an obscure spin-off, yet audiences still crave more. Witherspoon has expressed her willingness to reprise her role as Elle Woods, but there is one prerequisite that must be fulfilled.
Reese Witherspoon Exhibits Unwavering Support for Co-Star
During an interview, the American actress discussed the third installment of the Legally Blonde film series, which she had confirmed was in development through a now-deleted Instagram post. Witherspoon emphasized the importance of having Jennifer Coolidge, her co-star who played manicurist Paulette Bonafonté in the franchise’s first two films, involved in the project. Witherspoon declared, “There is no Legally Blonde 3 without Jennifer Coolidge.”
Moreover, Witherspoon expressed her admiration for Coolidge’s recent success, stating that she was thrilled about it. She continued by praising Coolidge’s comedic talent, expressing that it was evident that people adored her. Witherspoon also acknowledged Coolidge’s contributions to the entertainment industry and expressed her happiness that she was finally receiving the recognition she deserved.
Jennifer Coolidge Shares Enthusiasm for Upcoming ‘Legally Blonde 3’
Despite her recent success in The White Lotus, which earned her a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Tanya McQuoid, Jennifer Coolidge eagerly anticipates her participation in Legally Blonde 3. Nonetheless, the 61-year-old actress has yet to receive an official invitation to join the project.
In an interview, Coolidge confessed, “I know nothing. I mean, I don’t know if they wanted to surprise me or something because I hear about it a lot. I heard that Mindy [Kaling] has this amazing version of our next round, but I haven’t seen it. I don’t have the call yet.”
Nevertheless, Mindy Kaling, the writer of Legally Blonde 3 and star of The Office, has confirmed that Coolidge’s character has already been included in the new script, and the actress will “1,000 percent” be part of the upcoming installment.