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.

The mom-of-three starred in the sequel to the romcom, “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde,” in 2003. While reflecting on the 20th anniversary of “Legally Blonde,” Witherspoon gushed over how the film change the course of her life.