‘Elle’ Star Lexi Minetree Wears Reese Witherspoon’s 2014 Met Gala Look at London Premiere of ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel

Lexi Minetree brought an unmistakable dose of ‘Legally Blonde’ fashion history to London on Monday, wearing a look associated with Reese Witherspoon’s 2014 Met Gala appearance for the premiere of a ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel, The Hollywood Reporter reported.

The outlet described the choice as a deliberate nod, noting that it was not the actress’s first time during her current press run to reference Witherspoon’s prior fashions while engaging audiences around the character she is playing.

Minetree’s outfit selection connected two major cultural touchpoints: the Met Gala’s high-profile fashion moment in 2014 and the London premiere event for the new film project. The through-line, according to the reporting, was the recognizable “pretty in pink” theme tied to Witherspoon’s earlier look and Minetree’s repeated use of similar references in her publicity appearances.

The London premiere setting underscored the film’s international visibility and the role of press events in shaping early audience impressions for a mainstream comedy franchise. As with other red-carpet culture coverage, the visual styling functions as a report to viewers and media outlets, linking the new installment to familiar franchise imagery that audiences associate with Witherspoon’s ‘Legally Blonde’ legacy.

The Hollywood Reporter also framed the decision as part of Minetree’s broader press strategy for the run surrounding the movie, describing her as continuing a pattern of fashion “winks” to Witherspoon that audiences can recognize as the project travels through major media markets.

While the reporting centered on the appearance itself, the practical significance extends beyond aesthetics, since premiere looks are closely observed by entertainment outlets and can quickly become part of how the film is discussed in the day-of news cycle and in follow-up coverage.

Minetree’s Met Gala reference at the London event, as described by The Hollywood Reporter, places franchise branding at the center of the premiere moment, using wardrobe continuity and nostalgia as a straightforward, audience-facing choice during a key public-facing date.

The next steps for the film’s rollout will follow standard premiere-to-publicity rhythms, with additional interviews and press appearances expected to continue reinforcing the project’s connection to franchise expectations through both performance and presentation.