Reese Witherspoon Reunites for the First Time with Original ‘Legally Blonde’ Stars Jennifer Coolidge, Selma Blair, Ali Larter, Matthew Davis, and Victor Garber

Surprise Performances by Pop Icons Vanessa Carlton and Hoku, with

Panel Hosted Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers of Las Culturistas, Added to the

Incredible Evening Celebrating the Iconic Franchise

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Courtesy Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios officially took over Manhattan’s Hall des Lumières yesterday for “Elle World.” The one-day-only immersive fan playground celebrated the upcoming July 1 premiere of the Prime Video prequel series Elle alongside the milestone 25th anniversary of the iconic 2001 film Legally Blonde.

The pink-soaked experience, which sold out immediately when it was announced, drew thousands of passionate fans throughout the day including those who eagerly waited in the onsite standby line, who were transported directly into the universe of Elle Woods. Guests explored a multi-level experience featuring live improv, a runway, a “Bend & Snap” drag showcase, Legally Blonde trivia games, a nostalgic yearbook photo studio, and custom brand activations powered by L’Oréal Paris, Nexxus, Dove, T-Mobile, Shopbop, and uniball.

The cast of Prime Video’s highly anticipated upcoming series Elle, including Lexi Minetree and June Diane Raphael, joined fans to explore the immersive experience, featuring iconic costumes from the film, themed installations, exclusive photo opportunities, and dreamy cloud-inspired visuals throughout the space. Fans and cast alike arrived in their best pink flair, while Reese Witherspoon and members of the original film’s cast revisited the world of Legally Blonde in celebration of the franchise’s enduring legacy.

The highlight of the exclusive evening presentation featured a historic reunion on stage. Original film stars Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Coolidge, Selma Blair, Ali Larter, Matthew Davis, and Victor Garber appeared for the first time together since the film’s release for an intimate look back at the franchise’s legacy and a sneak peek at its future.

The panel was moderated by Las Culturistas hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, who guided the cast through hilarious behind-the-scenes memories from the 2001 classic and discussed the generation-spanning impact of Elle Woods’ message of optimism and ambition.

Highlights include:

• Reese getting emotional reminiscing on the film and what it means to audiences as the cast reunites together for the first time in 25 years (Clip HERE )
• The cast shared which line is quoted to them the most by fans, including Jennifer Coolidge sharing Paulette’s iconic line, “I want a hot dog real bad.” (Clip HERE )
• Jennifer Coolidge tears up talking about how lucky she was to be cast in the film and had the audience laughing, saying she thought she was auditioning for the part of Elle (Clip HERE )
• Reese shared details of her first Zoom call with up-and-comer Lexi Minetree, where they discussed the responsibility of playing Elle and the “passing of the pink baton” as she steps into this role (Clip HERE )

To close out the celebration, Amazon MGM Studios shocked the audience with two unannounced, high-energy musical performances featuring the legendary voices behind the franchise’s most nostalgic musical moments.

Pop icon Hoku took the stage to perform her upbeat, multi-platinum anthem “Perfect Day,” instantly transporting the crowd back to the iconic opening sequence of the original 2001 film. Following a massive wave of applause, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton surprised the room with an intimate performance of her timeless hit “A Thousand Miles,” culminating in an unforgettable finale to the event.

ABOUT ELLE (PREMIERES JULY 1 ON PRIME VIDEO) Produced by Amazon MGM Studios in association with Hello Sunshine, Elle follows Elle Woods in 1995 as she navigates the tumultuous waters of high school. The coming-of-age series explores the formative life experiences that shaped her into the iconic trailblazer audiences first met 25 years ago.

Central to the immersive playground were custom brand activations that brought the franchise’s most iconic motifs to life.

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Brand: L’Oréal Paris

L’Oréal Paris brings Elle’s most glamorous era to life with an immersive beauty experience - straight out of the 90s. Guests are invited to sit down for a mini glam session featuring L’Oreal Paris products like Colour Riche Lipstick, before they step in front of the lens for their retro ‘yearbook portrait’. Each guest leaves with an exclusive L’Oréal Paris gift and a keepsake record of their perfect day.

Scene Stealer

Brand: Shopbop

Inspired by Elle’s most iconic ensembles, Shopbop will present an exclusive first look at their show-inspired capsule collection which will be available to shop only on Shopbop.com and The Shop by Shopbop on Amazon starting July 1st. Featuring looks from eleven ready-to-wear, footwear, and accessories brands, each vignette is anchored by designer quotes reflecting on their Legally Blonde inspiration. Guests can also try on Elle’s chicest pink looks from past films within a nostalgic photo moment and will be treated to fun Shopbop giveaways to continue channeling their inner Elle at home.

Travel Perks

Brand: T-Mobile

T-Mobile takes flight up and into the blue sky of Elle’s perfect day. Inspired by her bi-coastal lifestyle, guests check in to a T-Mobile travel experience that’s accessorized with an array of perfect magenta branded boarding passes, eye masks, and co-branded luggage tags, with exclusive customizations for T-Mobile members.

The Style Vault

Brand: Nexxus

Nexxus takes guests from the campus hallways into an immersive content experience in homage to the many styles of Elle’s crowning glory: her hair. Moving through a locker installation stocked with Nexxus must-haves, like the Keraphix Liquid Crystallizer, and production design inspired by Elle & Legally Blonde, guests are immersed within the Elle World style vault, a uniquely cinematic experience, discovering the power of Nexxus to achieve their own iconic hair moments.

The Confidence Corner

Brand: Dove
Dove brings one of Legally Blonde’s most unforgettable scenes to life with an immersive activation inspired by Elle’s unapologetically confident, pink, scented resume and the Dove Pink Beauty Bar - because yes, both are pink… and scented! The space is a playful take on the scene, anchored by a larger-than-life resume photo moment made for main-character energy. In celebration of Elle’s signature self-assurance, guests are invited to step into Dove’s Confidence Corner to build their own Confidence Kits - packed with Dove beauty favorites to keep you feeling fresh, confident, and ready for anything on the go. Because in the words of Elle Woods, “What, like it’s hard?”

Brand: uniball

uniball makes its mark as the exclusive ink partner of Elle World, ensuring every signature moment is a uniball moment. Guests will find Pink Puff Pens tucked into their curated tote bags, a playful and puffy nod to Elle’s pen of choice in Legally Blonde and the new series. Later, the pens will put the perfect finishing touch on fan encounters.