Google Legally Blonde Easter Egg is a playful tribute to the 2001 comedy classic starring Reese Witherspoon. Click the sparkly pink purse and watch as Elle Woods’ Chihuahua, Bruiser, hops out and gets a fabulous makeover. When he emerges in his signature sweater, the entire page transforms — all the links turn from blue to bright pink. It’s a quick, charming animation that perfectly captures the film’s fun, fashion-forward spirit.
Google launched this Easter egg in July 2021 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Legally Blonde. The film originally released on July 13, 2001, and became a surprise box office hit. Reese Witherspoon’s portrayal of Elle Woods — the bubbly sorority girl who gets into Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend — turned into a cultural phenomenon. The movie spawned sequels, a Broadway musical, and countless reaction GIFs that still circulate online today.
The Easter egg was packed with details that fans appreciated. Bruiser’s sweater features a Gemini symbol — a nod to the famous line where Elle introduces herself: “Hi, I’m Elle Woods, and this is Bruiser Woods, and we’re both Gemini vegetarians.” The salon dryer chair that appears during his makeover even has a nameplate. These small touches showed that whoever designed the Easter egg genuinely knew and loved the source material.
What made this tribute work so well was its simplicity. The animation only lasts a few seconds, but the pink transformation of the entire search results page creates an immediate visual impact. It’s exactly the kind of bold, unapologetic aesthetic that Elle Woods would approve of. The effect was fun to share, and tech and entertainment sites quickly spread the word, encouraging fans to try it while it was still live.
Like most movie anniversary Easter eggs, this one was temporary and has since been retired from Google Search.
How To Play Google Legally Blonde Easter Egg
Look for the sparkly pink purse icon on the page. It matches the handbag carried by Elle Woods throughout the film.
Click or tap the purse to trigger the animation. Bruiser, Elle’s beloved Chihuahua, hops out of the bag and lands on a salon dryer chair that appears in the middle of the screen.
Wait a moment while Bruiser gets his makeover. After a few seconds under the dryer, he emerges wearing his signature outfit — complete with the Gemini symbol that references Elle’s famous introduction line.
Watch as the page transforms. Once the animation finishes, all the links on the screen change from their usual blue colour to bright pink. It’s a full Elle Woods makeover for your search results.
Turn your sound on for the complete experience. You’ll hear Reese Witherspoon delivering one of the film’s memorable lines during the animation.
You can click the purse again to replay the sequence as many times as you want.