Kiwi Smith
Screenwriter and producer best known for co-writing teen and comedy films; co-wrote Legally Blonde and 10 Things I Hate About You, and discusses behind-the-scenes stories of film development.
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Apr 8, 2026 • 57min
LEGALLY BLONDE: How Reese Witherspoon Learned to Bend & Snap
Kiwi Smith, screenwriter and producer who co-wrote Legally Blonde and 10 Things I Hate About You, shares behind-the-scenes making-of stories. She talks about finding the manuscript, the MGM deal and collaborative writing process. Hear how the bend-and-snap was invented, casting Reese Witherspoon as Elle, rehearsal dynamics, and the film’s surprising opening and lasting cultural impact.
