Selma Blair addresses a potential return as Vivian for Legally Blonde 3. Released in 2001, Legally Blonde helped to solidify Reese Witherspoon as a Hollywood icon for her portrayal of sorority girl turned Harvard Law student, Elle Woods. Directed by Robert Luketic, Legally Blonde follows Elle’s journey as she enrolls in Harvard to win back her boyfriend, Warner, only to discover he’s engaged to the antithesis of Elle, Vivian Kensington (Blair).
Upon its initial release, Legally Blonde dominated the box office and quickly became a cult classic. Following its success, the cleaver comedy spawned a sequel, Legally Blonde: Red, White & Blonde. Focusing on the next chapter of Elle’s life as she tackles a career in Washington, the sequel saw the return of Elle’s best friend Paulette (Jennifer Coolidge) and fiance Emmett (Luke Wilson) but didn’t feature or mention Vivian. In 2018, Witherspoon announced she would don Elle’s pink wardrobe once more for a third installment. Written by Mindy Kaling and Dan Goor, Legally Blonde 3 has been delayed since its initial release date of May 2022.
Now, Blair opens up about her hopes for Legally Blonde 3. Speaking on Evan Ross Katz's podcast, Shut Up Evan (via Yahoo Entertainment), Blair says she wants to return as Vivian in Legally Blonde 3. The actor reveals that playing the role of Vivian in Legally Blonde was a highlight of her career. As such, Blair hopes to make at least a cameo appearance for the third film in a franchise that she says has a "legacy." Read Blair's comment below:
"I'm hoping that I at least get to make a cameo. I'm hoping, hoping that that legacy can continue, because that was… talk about the good things in life. That movie is one of the good things in life. It's a highlight. Like, I really feel like, 'Yeah, my obit's gonna look OK.'"
For now, it remains to be seen who will reprise their roles from the original film in Legally Blonde 3. Despite plot details being kept under wraps by Kaling, Witherspoon recently teased that the long-awaited sequel will feature Coolidge's return as Paulette in a significant role. As it stands, Kaling has doled out hints at what Elle audiences can expect, previously stating that Legally Blonde 3 will explore Elle Woods in her 40s and acknowledge changes in the world since the debut of the first film. Given all this, it's entirely possible that Blair's wish to return as Vivian will come to fruition.
Legally Blonde remains a cultural touchstone in the entertainment industry, and the film recently celebrated its 21st anniversary. Legally Blonde 3 is likely to be the final chapter of Elle's journey on screen, and Vivian making a return would be a heartwarming reunion for the the characters after their days at Harvard. Indeed, Legally Blonde 3 has a lot to tackle in the life of Elle Woods two decades later, including how she maintained friendships with Paulette and Vivian, and her relationship with Wilson's Emmett. For now, Legally Blonde 3 is awaiting a finished script, but the creative forces behind the film are making sure it will be worth the wait.
Source: Shut Up Evan Podcast (via Yahoo Entertainment)