Reese Witherspoon stars as Elle Woods, with Luke Wilson as Emmett Richmond and Selma Blair as Vivian Kensington in the 2001 comedy ‘Legally Blonde‘.
Main cast
- Elle WoodsReese WitherspoonMain
- Emmett RichmondLuke WilsonMain
- Vivian KensingtonSelma BlairMain
Supporting cast
- Paulette BonafontéJennifer CoolidgeSupp
- Warner Huntington IIIMatthew DavisSupp
- Professor CallahanVictor GarberSupp
- Serena McGuireAli LarterSupp
- MargotJessica CauffielSupp
- Enid WexlerMeredith Scott LynnSupp
- DeweyJohn CapodiceSupp
Guest & voice
- Store ManagerJames ReadGuest
- Professor StromwellHolland TaylorGuest
- David KidneyOz PerkinsGuest
- WinifredRaquel WelchGuest
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About this cast
‘Legally Blonde’ is a 2001 American comedy film starring Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods, a fashion-savvy sorority queen who follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School and discovers her own legal prowess. The film also features Luke Wilson as the charming teaching assistant Emmett Richmond and Selma Blair as the snobbish Vivian Kensington, alongside a supporting cast including Jennifer…
FAQs
Who plays Elle Woods in Legally Blonde?
Elle Woods is played by Reese Witherspoon.
Who plays Emmett Richmond in Legally Blonde?
Emmett Richmond is played by Luke Wilson.
Is Legally Blonde based on a book?
Yes, it is loosely based on the novel ‘Legally Blonde’ by Amanda Brown.
Who plays Vivian Kensington in Legally Blonde?
Vivian Kensington is played by Selma Blair.
Who plays Professor Callahan in Legally Blonde?
Professor Callahan is played by Victor Garber.
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