The Elle Easter Egg Only Real Legally Blonde Fans Will Notice

Contains spoilers for "Elle," Season 1, Episodes 1 and 3 — "Pilot" and "You're Not The Girl I Thought You Were"

The "Legally Blonde" prequel series "Elle" is a fresh take on one of Reese Witherspoon's best onscreen performances, with the show following a young Elle Woods (Lexi Minetree) as she realizes her knack for justice while navigating high school in 1995 Seattle. This student body thrives on grunge and social causes, which is much different than Elle's California upbringing. It's a change of pace that proves to be the perfect backdrop for "Legally Blonde" Easter eggs, and one nod to Elle's accomplishments is so quick that only real fans will be able to spot it.

About six minutes into "Elle," Season 1, Episode 3, Elle casually walks through the halls of West Rainier High when she passes a sign promoting the debate club. The topic they're focusing on is animal rights, making this sign a clear nod to "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde." The sequel follows Elle (Reese Witherspoon) as she heads to Washington, D.C. to debate animal testing in the cosmetics industry. Her debating skills in the sequel are a triumph, proving how much she's grown since "Legally Blonde." Not only will this clever nod delight fans of the sequel, but "Elle" uses Easter eggs to help highlight another moment that helps her realize her potential in the legal field.

There are plenty of things you missed if you watched "Legally Blonde" as a teen, but the one thing that no one missed is that iconic pink envelope that's a key part of the film's beginning — and is also a key part of "Elle," Season 1, Episode 1. Like "Legally Blonde," "Elle" begins with the camera following a pink envelope that has her name written on it in glitter pen. Inside is a birthday card that Elle receives as her family announces their emergency move to Seattle. In "Legally Blonde," that iconic envelope contains a card that wishes Elle good luck as she prepares for a proposal from her boyfriend, Warner (Matthew Davis), and it's a moment that ushers in another big shakeup.

These cards are a representation of the hopes that Elle carries with her in different stages of life. Of course, life doesn't always work out as planned, but Elle's positivity motivates her to keep moving forward. That's why those glittery envelopes are the perfect introduction to Elle's world, whether it be the early 2000s or 1995. 

While she doesn't have everything figured out, she continues to lead with hope, which is something we clearly see in "Elle," Season 1, Episode 3. This episode proves that she's getting her bearings and starting to become a part of her new community, which is a theme that is explored in "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde." "Elle" is clearly planting Easter eggs in a way that's both in chronological order and extra significant to each movie, as these subtle objects connect Elle's high school growth to the critical moments that she faces as an adult.