Lexi Minetree has finally opened up about the advice Reese Witherspoon gave her after she was cast Legally blonde prequel series, Elle.
The 24-year-old budding actress attended the Amazon Upfront red carpet in New York City this spring, where she spoke to PEOPLE magazine.
Minetree, who will play the role of Elle Woods in the upcoming series, revealed that Witherspoon gave her some simple reminders about the character she played in the original 2001 film.
She said of the Oscar-winning actress: “She told me to make sure to drink water, make sure to rest, breathe and take in every moment here because it’s such a special opportunity.”
The Crowdsourced murder the star went on to say that when she first realized she had landed the role that Witherspoon portrayed in the 2001 film, she “had every thought known to mankind at the same time. I’m still pinching myself that this is my life and I just feel really grateful, honestly.”
According to Minetree is Big Little Lies the star even sees himself in her, a telling sign that she’s “going to age amazingly.”
“Reese is just such a great role model for people. I feel honored to be compared,” she noted.
It is relevant to mention it Ellewhich was announced in 2024, will be released sometime in 2026.
