| Elle Woods | |
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| Legally Blonde character | |
 Reese Witherspoon as Woods in Legally Blonde | |
| First appearance | Legally Blonde (2001) |
| Created by | Amanda Brown |
| Portrayed by |
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| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Family |
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| Spouse | Emmett Richmond (Emmett Forrest in musical adaptation) |
| Significant other | Warner Huntington III (ex-boyfriend) |
| Nationality | American |
Elle Woods is a fictional character created by Amanda Brown in her 2001 novel Legally Blonde.[1] Woods is known for her blonde hair and bubbly personality, and was received by many audiences as an inspiring character and “feminist icon”.[2] The character was later brought to life by Reese Witherspoon in the film series Legally Blonde, which follows Woods’ transformation from a sorority girl focused on a future with her boyfriend, Warner Huntington III, to a successful student at Harvard Law School.[3] Woods is also the protagonist in the 2007 Broadway adaptation of the film, a role portrayed by various actresses over time. The character of Woods also appears in other adaptations and pop culture references.
- ^ "Blonde Ambition". Stanford Magazine. September 2001. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
- ^ Davies, Mike (August 4, 2003). "Culture: Elle Woods feminist icon ; Mike Davies gets legally involved with Reese Witherspoon: [FIRST Edition]". Birmingham Post – via ProQuest Central.
- ^ Kaplan, Ilana (July 8, 2021). "'Legally Blonde' Oral History: From Raunchy Script to Feminist Classic". The New York Times. Retrieved November 11, 2024.