Beneath its perfectly pink surface, “Legally Blonde” has a heart of gold. The 2001 cult classic quickly solidified itself as one of the most inspirational comedies of the early aughts, boasting a women-led cast that ultimately led to the feminist icon that the universe knows and loves today: Elle Woods.Played by Reese Witherspoon, the sorority president-turned-Harvard Law student has been serving up positivity and inspiration for women for the last two decades.
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Anna Rounseville