Years before the #MeToo and Times Up movements, the Robert Luketic-directed comedy tackled workplace sexual misconduct and power dynamics. In 2021, Legally Blonde is more relevant than ever. By refuting the dumb blonde trope, Elle has become beloved for her sincerity and her insistence on unapologetically being herself. She remains an emblem for challenging stereotypes and embracing female empowerment in the face of misogyny. Its been 20 years since Elle, against all odds, got into Harvard Law, fended off a professors advances and came to the legal defense of a sorority alumna. But what transpires next surprises everyone, including herself: The perky blonde with a tiny Chihuahua named Bruiser and a flair for pink discovers she is actually cut out for the courtroom. But it would be the feminist masterpiece Legally Blonde that would cement her status as a Hollywood star.Īdapted from the novel of the same name by Amanda Brown, Legally Blonde follows Elle Woods (Witherspoon) from ditsy, sorority socialite to first-year law student in an effort to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner (Matthew Davis). In 2001, Reese Witherspoon was already on her way to becoming a household name.
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