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 Who was considered for Legally Blonde?

Christina Applegate
Christina Applegate was in the running for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Reese Witherspoon

Sienna Guillory
Sienna Guillory auditioned for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Reese Witherspoon

Katherine Heigl
Katherine Heigl auditioned to play "Elle Woods", but Reese Witherspoon won the role.
Actor who got the part: Reese Witherspoon

Natasha Henstridge
Natasha Henstridge was a top choice for the lead role, but was unavailable.
Actor who got the part: Reese Witherspoon

Jennifer Love Hewitt
Jennifer Love Hewitt was considered for the lead role before Reese Witherspoon was finally cast.
Actor who got the part: Reese Witherspoon

Milla Jovovich
Milla Jovovich was considered to play Elle Woods.
Actor who got the part: Reese Witherspoon

Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow turned down the role of Elle Woods.
Actor who got the part: Reese Witherspoon

Franka Potente
The striking German actress Franka Potente was seriously considered for Elle Woods.
Actor who got the part: Reese Witherspoon

Chloe Sevigny
Chloe Sevigny turned down a role in the film.

Alicia Silverstone
Silverstone turned down the role of Elle Woods, because she wasn't profitable as Witherspoon.
Actor who got the part: Reese Witherspoon

Tori Spelling
Spelling turned down the role of Elle Woods.
Actor who got the part: Reese Witherspoon

Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Reese Witherspoon

Bridgette Wilson
Bridgette Wilson auditioned to play "Elle Woods", but Witherspoon was a huge star and was cast.
Actor who got the part: Reese Witherspoon



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