If you've seen Reese Witherspoon, you probably think of a beautiful blonde with a sunny persona and a slight Southern drawl quickly covered up by her years of acting. But don't let her Nashville origins and girl-next-door appearance fool you—she's a hardcore businesswoman with millions in the bank.

A new Elle Woods has officially been picked to follow in Reese Witherspoon’s legacy. After it was announced that the actress was developing a Legally Blonde prequel series through her Hello Sunshine production banner that will follow Elle Woods in high school,