Jennifer Coolidge Claims She Thought She Was Auditioning To Play Elle In Legally Blonde

"I stupidly thought that when I was auditioning, that I was gonna be Elle...”

For many of us, Legally Blonde was the first time we were ever introduced to Jennifer Coolidge, who has gone on to become an award-winning screen icon.

In the 2001 rom-com, the future Emmy winner played manicurist Paulette, who becomes a confidante and close friend of the film’s heroine, Elle Woods, portrayed by Reese Witherspoon.

Over the weekend, Jennifer and Reese were among the cast members who took part in a fan event dubbed Elle World, to commemorate the film’s 25th........

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