Reese Witherspoon Reveals 'Legally Blonde' Role Followed Her to Jury Duty
2025-01-27
USA TODAY
Reese Witherspoon, the actress who brought Elle Woods to life in the 2001 hit film 'Legally Blonde', recently shared a humorous anecdote about her experience with jury duty. Although Elle Woods graduated from Harvard Law School, Reese Witherspoon did not, but her iconic role still preceded her. The actress reflected on how her portrayal of the sorority queen turned litigator continues to make an impact, even in unexpected situations like jury duty, where people often say 'you went to law school' due to her memorable performance. Witherspoon's experience highlights the lasting influence of 'Legally Blonde' on popular culture, including law school and women in law.