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Ava Phillippe Channels Elle Woods' Pink Bikini Look in 'Doctor Odyssey'

It's giving major 'Legally Blonde' vibes.
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Model Ava Phillippe, 25-year-old daughter of Academy-Award winner Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Philippe, has officially broken into acting. She appears in a guest star role on ABC series Doctor Odyssey's "Spring Break" episode.

A teaser was released for the episode where Ava plays the role of Veronica (alongside Michael Jackson's daughter Paris Jackson) before the episode aired on April 3. One thing's apparent: The star is giving major Elle Woods energy in her acting debut.

Many Doctor Odyssey viewers are feeling Elle Woods vibes, comparing Ava's portrayal of Veronica to Reese's iconic Elle Woods role in Legally Blonde. It's understandable, as Ava is a beauty just like Reese. In fact, she's her mom's "mini me."

When fans saw Veronica on the cruise ship in a pink bikini, they could not help but draw similarities to Legally Blonde, when Elle sported a pink bikini in a jacuzzi.

Ava is Reese Witherspoon's Mini-Me

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Never fear, Veronica is here 💖 Ava Phillippe is aboard The Odyssey, setting sail for spring break tomorrow at 9/8c on ABC! Stream on Hulu. #DoctorOdyssey

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The mom/daughter duo look as though they could be twins, so much so that Witherspoon opened up about being mistaken for her daughter to InStyle.

"Well, I love being mistaken for her because it makes me feel so young. I'm so proud of her. She really rolls with it. I'm sure it's not easy looking exactly like your mother," the actress shared.

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They may look alike, but Ava is forging her own successful career path. She's added many popular brands on her roster, including IVY PARK and Pat McGrath Labs's Bridgerton makeup collection.

"My parents have always encouraged me to choose the path that's right for me and, you know, guide me along the way to make better choices than I might make," Ava said during an interview with E!'s Daily Pop. "I'm so grateful for that. That is such a privilege to have parents that support you in that way and to want you to be who you truly are meant to be."

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Ava Isn't the Only Famous Guest Star in Doctor Odyssey's "Spring Break" Episode

Ava is not the only famous guest star on the Doctor Odyssey "Spring Break" episode. Other notable names include Paris Jackson (daughter of Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe), and Charlotte Lawrence (daughter of Bill Lawrence and Christa Miller).

The three girls take on the roles of college "vixens," and the trio attempts to win the affections of the ship's Dr. Max.

The Odyssey can be viewed on ABC and streamed on Hulu. A new episode airs each Thursday at 9 p.m. ET.

Anna Bechtel
Anna Bechtel is a freelance writer currently based in Hamden, CT. Read more
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