Reese Witherspoon embodies Elle in upcoming Legally Blonde prequel announcement.
11. Davis was both scared and excited for his first major film role as Warner. “I was so out of my league,” he remembered during the 2020 reunion. “I had just arrived from Salt Lake City, Utah, and stumbled my way into this movie called Legally Blonde.” Despite being inexperienced and having a crush on his costars, he confessed, “I was nervous every step of the way.”
His first scene involved breaking up with Witherspoon’s character. “I realized all my choices were wrong when I saw Elle Woods,” he admitted, reflecting on how vibrant she was compared to his character.
12. Even after two decades, he still faces criticism for Warner’s harsh breakup with his college girlfriend. Despite moving on to other roles, people often identify him as the character from Legally Blonde. Witherspoon defended him, stating, “Matthew Davis is a kind person. He was just portraying a character.”