Hillary Clinton Nixed for Cameo in 'Blonde 2' (Thanks for Small Mercies / barf Alert)

Zap2it.com ^ | June 25, 2003 | Mike Szymanski

[fightinJAG]

Hillary Clinton Nixed for Cameo in 'Blonde 2'

By Mike Szymanski Wed, Jun 25, 2003, 12:06 PM PT

HOLLYWOOD (Zap2it.com) --

Ultimately, it came down to not being partisan.

Flying in the face of the liberal bent that the general public expects from Hollywood movies, Reese Witherspoon and company nixed an appearance by New York Senator Hillary Clinton for "Legally Blonde 2" because it would seem too partisan.

Screenwriter Kate Kondell says a cameo for the former first lady was written into the script where Witherspoon's Elle Woods character would look up Delta Nu sorority sister Clinton.

"We had the cameo planned, but it didn't happen, it wasn't shot," Kondell says.

In the sequel to the 2001 blockbuster, "Legally Blonde," the naive but good-hearted Elle heads to Washington, D.C. to change the laws involving animal testing for make-up. She meets up with a tough congresswoman played by Sally Field and befriends an arch conservative Southern senator played by Bruce McGill ("Sum of All Fears," "Shallow Hal.")

"It was a big concern for us that we didn't want the movie to appear partisan or anything like that," Witherspoon tells Zap2it.com. In addition to starring in the film, the actress is also the executive producer and was very involved in the writing process.

"We didn't want to sway it from one side or another and everyone is expecting a liberal bent from Hollywood anyway," she says. "This was really about bigger ideas than which side we'd be affiliated with."

Witherspoon says she fought hard to keep in a final scene where Elle winks at the White House for her next conquest. Although no sequel is planned, and she doubts it would include Elle running for president, Witherspoon says she hoped that scene may give hope to young girls who may someday want to run for political office.

Despite nixing the cameo, Witherspoon says she's looking forward to reading Senator Clinton's just-released book.

"I can't wait to read the book, and I do hope that there will be a female president in our lifetime," Witherspoon says with a wink. "I think Hillary is a great possibility."

"Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde" opens in theaters nationwide on Wednesday, July 2.

[BerniesFriend]

wow..never saw the first one..had no interest to see the sequel..now I really will avoid any aspect of this flick..yuck..

[Graewoulf]

Ping.

[fightinJAG]

You gotta love it that these Hollywierd types finally think they are getting in touch with their partisan side.

[apackof2]

"I think Hillary is a great possibility."

I loved Legally Blonde but after this comment there wil be no Legally Blonde 2 for me

[fightinJAG]

apart from the politics, can anyone imagine the Hildebeast trying to act as though she is not acting?

They probably nixed this idea when they realized Hilde would be terrible in the scene. Not to mention that Old Crusty would be a disaster.

[Fraulein]

She meets up with a tough congresswoman played by [democrat] Sally Field and befriends an arch conservative Southern senator...

"It was a big concern for us that we didn't want the movie to appear partisan or anything like that"

It is NOT partisan, and there is no southern stereotyping either. /sarcasm

[fightinJAG]

If you're looking for a cute summer flick, the equivalent of a beach read, you might like "From Justin to Kelly."

It actually has a little moral to the story: promiscuity and shallowness are bad and not fun, respecting yourself is. You'll like it better if you followed American Idol I.

[fightinJAG]

That's exactly what's so hilarious about this article---that they are even thinking that their partisan/stereotyping is not showing.

[photogirl]

Blonde bump

[lilylangtree]

"It was a big concern for us that we didn't want the movie to appear partisan or anything like that," Witherspoon tells Zap2it.com."

Hahahaha! Sounds like the message is getting to the H'weirdos that the public is sick and tired of their leftist, socialist message. More than likely Clintoon demanded too much money for the cameo--more than Witherspoon was willing to pay. Didn't pay for the first one and have no plans to see the sequel.

[joesnuffy]

Shed make a great stand in for Whoopie Goldberg if they remake the color purple.... The Color Black n Blue...or Bill's version To All The Goils I bit beat & raped loved before...

[EllaMinnow]

In "Sweet Home Alabama," the last Reese Witherspoon movie I saw, the villain was a democrat politician played by Candice Bergen.

[JOE6PAK]

Go see "A Mighty Wind". A great film that has nothing to do with Hitlery. LMFAO!

[ALOHA RONNIE]

HILLARY's Real Life Cameo in Progress:


.."IS it SAFE?" = HILLARY on Senate Armed Committee..

http://www.TheAlamoFILM.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=629

[Atlas Sneezed]

"You gotta love it that these Hollywierd types finally think they are getting in touch with their partisan side."

They know that SHillary will cost them MONEY.

[freekitty]

"arch conservative"

It would seem too partisan????

I liked Reese Witherspoonbut she put politics into it. "Legally Blond 2" is a no go. Why in the world would this girl who seems to be on top want to torpedo her career?

I guess there's hope for these people since Al Gore's payoff cable network.

I sure hope Rush isn't thinking about joining them or giving them ideas.

[Imal]

I generally avoid mixing art and politics, and it is refreshing to see a "Hollywood type" do the same.

I don't look to actors or musicians for political leadership (with, of course, one notable exception [hint: The Gipper]), and I sure as hell don't appreciate political leaders giving me the song and dance routine. We have enough trouble with the less intelligent among us confusing artistic fancy with reality.

So if you'll pardon me, I think I'll go watch a George Clooney or Susan Sarandon movie (not Michael Moore ever, but because he just plain sucks, not because he's a Marxist schizo nutball), then maybe listen to some Chrissie Hynde or Dixie Chicks after that.

Heck, maybe I could even find a copy of Bedtime for Bonzo at Blockbuster. :^D

[des]

nice point

[RJayneJ]

Legally Blonde is adorable and well worth seeing. I have the DVD and it is my favorite.