Legally Blonde (2001)

What Happens in Legally Blonde?

If you thought Legally Blonde is just another chick flick with a ‘dumb blonde’ trope, think again! 

In this light-hearted comedy classic, we meet the bubbly and extra girly Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon). Don’t be fooled by her cliché passion for fashion and pet chihuahua (that’s more of an accessory than a pet). Elle is actually much brighter than she looks, which we come to find out. 

After being left heartbroken by her ex-boyfriend Warner Huntington III (Matthew Davis), she decides to impress him. Her plan is to get into the best university in America and study law. It’s safe to say she defies all odds when she gets into Harvard Law School. 

Elle, being the blonde girly-girl she is, gets a major reality check on her first day in class. She’s faced with a bunch of stone-cold, high-achieving classmates, like Vivian Kensington (Selma Blair), and ultra strict professors. 

Law school is nothing like what she expected it to be. But,  when Emmett Richmond (Luke Wilson), a sweet teaching assistant, comes into the picture he sees her potential. 

Everything starts to get real when Elle is given the opportunity to prove her abilities. She lands a major case and assists with it to prove she’s no dim-witted blonde. Not only does Elle prove to others that she’s got more smarts than others assume, but she also surprises herself.

What Makes Legally Blonde a Fabulous Film?

Trendsetting Y2K outfits, a Jennifer Coolidge cameo, and a chihuahua — what’s not to love?

Legally Blonde completely remixes the popular blonde girl trope, giving us a lovable, iconic it-girl who’s full of hilarious one-liners. It gives us 6-inch heels and courtrooms, a combination we never thought we needed! 

Here’s what makes Legally Blonde a fabulous film:

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