“Legally Blonde 3” won’t happen without Jennifer Coolidge

Jennifer Coolidge is taller than ever and good for her. The always welcome character actress has received accolades for her come-ons The White Lotuswhich gave her the meatiest role of a career that first took off over 20 years ago, thanks to films like american cake And Naturally blond. Speaking of the latter, a threequel is in the works, and while star Reese Witherspoon is clearly excited about it, she has a make-or-break clause.

entertainment tonight recently spoke to Witherspoon and asked her about her former co-star’s recent smash hit. “I’m blown away by Jennifer Coolidge,” Witherspoon said. “She deserves every one of these flowers she’s getting right now. And she’s just one of those people who’s so naturally gifted and funny and that you can just tell people they love her because she’s up there and everyone’s like, ‘I love her’, but she just has a lot good job our business has been doing for so long it is really nice to see her relive this incredible moment.”

How much does Witherspoon love Coolidge? So much so that Elle’s manicure buddy Paulette absolutely has to have it. “There is no Naturally blonde 3 without Jennifer Coolidge,” Witherspoon said.

Can Coolidge fit a third Legally Blonde into what is sure to be a busy schedule? will white lotus Will creator Mike White find a way to bring her back for a third season? Who is to say that? But for now Naturally blonde 3 happened, and with a little help from another belated sequel: Top Gun: Maverick.

(Above ET)