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Reese Witherspoon Discusses Her Unexpected Role as Jury Foreman, Inspired by Her ‘Legally Blonde’ Character

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London – Reese Witherspoon, popular for her role as the effervescent Harvard Law student Elle Woods in “Legally Blonde,” recently shared an amusing anecdote about how her iconic part once led her to actually head a jury. Speaking on “The Graham Norton Show,” Witherspoon explained to fellow guests including Ariana Grande and Will Ferrell, that despite her initial reluctance, she ended up bringing her onscreen legal savvy into a real courtroom scenario. About seven years following the release of the hit movie, Witherspoon was selected for jury duty in Beverly Hills. Expecting to be dismissed … Read more

Reese Witherspoon Shares How ‘Legally Blonde’ Role Unexpectedly Landed Her Jury Foreman Duties

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LONDON — Reese Witherspoon recently shared an amusing anecdote on “The Graham Norton Show,” revealing how her portrayal of a bright, aspiring lawyer in “Legally Blonde” unexpectedly influenced a real-life jury to elect her as their foreman, despite her lack of legal qualifications. Witherspoon, who graced the show on January 24, discussed how the iconic role played a pivotal part during her stint in jury duty in Beverly Hills, years after the film’s release. The actress humorously recounted the scenario nearly seven years post-“Legally Blonde,” where she found herself serving on a jury for a … Read more