Was Legally Blonde actually shot at Harvard?

Although the film was primarily set at Harvard University, campus scenes were filmed at USC, University of California, Los Angeles, California Institute of Technology, and Rose City High School in Pasadena, California. Production initially lasted from October to December 2000.

Was any of Legally Blonde filmed at Harvard?

The locations for Legally Blonde are not, as you might have assumed, around Cambridge, Massachusetts. Although much of the film is set at Harvard University, apart from a few establishing shots as Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) arrives in Harvard Square, the movie was shot almost entirely in Los Angeles.

Would Elle Woods actually have gotten into Harvard?

Harvard Law likes a diverse range of law students. She also came from a wealthy background and went to a very prestigious college, UCLA, in the musical version, all of which played important factors in her chances of getting into Harvard Law. Senior Jo Kelly believes that it is realistic Elle got into Harvard Law.

Did Reese Witherspoon actually go to Harvard?

In many respects, Witherspoon is nothing like Woods; she never went to Harvard University (she dropped out of Stanford instead), attended law school, or chased a boyfriend across the country to get back together.

How accurate is the Legally Blonde court scene?

The final part of the movie where Elle is in Court, is where the movie becomes fiction. This is not an accurate portrayal of Court rooms or proceedings and I feel that this is where the movie gives false hopes and depictions to upcoming lawyers and court-goers.

Legally Blonde (2001) | Elle Woods' Harvard Video Essay | MGM Studios

What LSAT score did she get in Legally Blonde?

Elle figures she'll follow him to Harvard to win him back. It doesn't come easily. She studies furiously to get a near perfect LSAT score — a 179 out of 180. And her video admissions essay?

Why is Elle Woods not taken seriously?

In Warner's eyes, Elle is not serious because she takes care of her appearance and spends less of a focus on academics. At surface level, Elle is a typical Californian ditz.

Why did Reese Witherspoon dropout of Stanford?

While Rae and Goldwyn are both graduates, Witherspoon famously dropped out of Stanford. In the mid-90's she studied English literature on the Farm for a year before leaving to pursue acting. The actress visited campus in 2017 to speak as part of the Graduate School of Business's View from the Top series.

Why is Legally Blonde called Legally Blonde?

Amanda Brown published Legally Blonde in 2001 and was based on her real-life experiences as a blonde who attended Stanford Law School while she was obsessed with fashion and beauty, reading Elle magazine and frequently colliding with the personalities of her peers.

How old was Elle Woods when she went to Harvard?

Elle Woods (Stage Age 22-25) This leading lady is the head of her UCLA sorority Delta Nu and has a love of fashion and style. When Warner dumps her for not being serious enough, she decides to prove him wrong by going to Harvard Law School.

Could Legally Blonde actually happen?

The rule that Elle uses to justify her role is real, but it only applies to students in their final year of law school. As a 1L, the most you're doing for a real lawyer is research and drafting memos. Second, disrupting a courtroom á la Elle's sorority sisters? Not real.

How good is a 179 on the LSAT?

In the film, Elle scored a 179 on her LSAT. That is one point away from a perfect score of 180. This means she scored in the 90th overall percentile. The average student's LSAT score is a 150.

What was Elle Woods GPA?

Character history

In the film, Legally Blonde, Woods is a sorority sister living at the Delta Nu House at the fictional California University Los Angeles (CULA) (UCLA in the musical) where she studies in Fashion Merchandising and maintains a 4.0 GPA.

Did she wear a wig in Legally Blonde?

Luke Wilson and Reese Witherspoon had to wear wigs for the ending scene. If you noticed Luke Wilson and Reese Witherspoon's hair looks a tad different at the movie's end, you're not imagining it. After they wrapped, the Legally Blonde cast was called back to reshoot the end scene.

Did Elle Woods wear a wig in Legally Blonde?

All of Elle Woods' (Reese Witherspoon's) hair and hairstyles throughout this movie were top-grade wigs due to Witherspoon's shorter hair for Sweet Home Alabama (2002).

Why did Elle go to Harvard Legally Blonde?

Motivated by the harsh words from her ex-boyfriend and encouragement from her sorority sisters, Elle begins to diligently study for the law school admissions exam (LSAT) and gains admission into her program.

Is Legally Blonde 3 a thing?

Legally Blonde 3 is confirmed, and the third movie in the Legally Blonde trilogy was announced in 2018 by Reese Witherspoon (via Twitter). Witherspoon's production company, Hello Sunshine, is still producing the movie.

Is Legally Blonde 2 inappropriate?

While there is nothing scary or violent in this movie, due to its content it is not recommended for children under 8. Children 8-13 should be okay to see this movie with some parental guidance. Children over 13 should be okay with or without parental guidance depending on parents' interpretation of the content.

Why is Legally Blonde so iconic?

The movie dismantles the idea that women should be confined to certain professions or lifestyles, and encourages them to pursue their passions without fear of judgment or criticism. For starters, “Legally Blonde” was one of the first mainstream comedies to feature a female lead who was unabashedly feminine.

What did Reese Witherspoon Apologise for?

I was disrespectful to the officer who was just doing his job. I have nothing but respect for the police and I'm very sorry for my behavior." Witherspoon said she can't comment further "out of respect" for the pending case, and her publicist, Meredith O'Sullivan Wasson, offered no other details.

Why is Reese Witherspoon a billionaire?

While Witherspoon says she isn't a billionaire, Forbes has her net worth at $440 million. Along with her high-paid acting gigs, the 47-year-old has also made several smart business decisions. Back in 2016 she co-founded Hello Sunshine, a female-entered production company, which was sold for $900 million in 2021.

Was Legally Blonde supposed to be at Stanford?

Reese Witherspoon recently shared that "Legally Blonde" was initially supposed to be set on the campus of Stanford University after congratulating fellow alum, "Insecure" creator Issa Rae, for securing permission to film on school grounds.

What Legally Blonde Got Wrong?

Characters make casual references to numerical class ranks at both Harvard and Yale Law Schools. Neither law school ranks students in this manner (Harvard has not done so since the late 1960s), and Yale Law School does not even assign grades (classes are pass/fail).

Who turned down the role of Elle Woods?

Christina Applegate regrets turning down the role of Elle Woods in 'Legally Blonde:' 'I'd have Witherspoon money'

Why was Vivian so mean in Legally Blonde?

In the beginning, Vivian aligns herself with Warner's views and initially forms a negative opinion of Elle, dismissing her as a stereotypical "dumb blonde." She sees Elle as a threat to her relationship with Warner and views her as lacking the seriousness and intelligence required to succeed in law school.