On Thursday, Reese Witherspoon confirmed the third instalment of the Legally Blonde franchise, clad in her signature bedazzled pink bikini. Earlier this week, there were reports that Witherspoon was in talks to restart the film series. In a complete Elle Woods style, Reese confirmed that the fans soon can expect Legally Blonde 3.

The 42-year-old actress shared on Instagram, paying homage to a scene in the original film by floating on a pool raft. She donned a sequined pink bikini and posted a silent video of floating in a blue floatie mat.

Reese Witherspoon Announces Legally Blonde 3

It’s true... #LegallyBlonde3

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The third movie will reunite Witherspoon with Karen mcCullah and Kirsten Smith, who wrote the original film’s script. Released in 2001, Legally Blonde grossed 141 million dollars worldwide, while the 2003 sequel Legally blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde’ raked in 124 million dollars. The original film also starred Luke Wilson, Victor Garber and Ali Larter. Release date of the movie has not yet been announced.

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