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Reese Witherspoon & Alanna Ubach: A Friendship Forged in Film
16 Jul
Summary
- Witherspoon and Ubach first costarred in the 1996 film 'Freeway'.
- They reunited for the iconic 2001 hit movie 'Legally Blonde'.
- Ubach recently appeared in an episode of an Apple TV show produced by Witherspoon.

Reese Witherspoon and Alanna Ubach have maintained a close friendship spanning nearly three decades, with their professional collaboration beginning in the 1996 film 'Freeway.' This initial project set the stage for their more widely recognized roles as friends in the 2001 blockbuster 'Legally Blonde.' In 'Freeway,' a dark reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood, their characters met and escaped from prison together. Their dynamic shifted to supportive best friends in 'Legally Blonde,' where Ubach played Serena, Elle Woods' sorority sister.
Ubach, who also gained acclaim for her role in HBO's 'Euphoria,' recently collaborated with Witherspoon again. She appeared in an episode of 'Lucky,' a crime thriller series produced by Witherspoon for Apple TV. The series, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, explores the life of a con artist. Ubach has expressed enthusiasm for potential future 'Legally Blonde' projects, stating her willingness to participate if opportunities arise.