Reese Witherspoon announced that Lexi Minetree has been cast as young Elle Woods in the "Legally Blonde" prequel series, "Elle."

The ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel has its star! If you’re looking for a feel good way to start your day, look no further than Reese Witherspoon telling Lexi Minetree that she landed the part of Elle Woods—the role Witherspoon made so famous—in this Instagram video.

Reese Witherspoon is ready to pass the pink baton to a new Elle Woods. The actress took to Instagram on Thursday to announce that Lexi Minetree has been cast as Elle Woods in the upcoming Legally Blonde prequel series Elle,