Elle Woods | |
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Legally Blonde character | |
First appearance | Legally Blonde (2001) |
Created by | Amanda Brown |
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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.