The series is an origin story, of sorts, for the Elle we know and love from the Legally Blonde films. And so for me, I’m excited that that there’s world building going around, going on with Elle Woods.” The issue, however—and she is aware of this unique conundrum—is that when gay men my age dye their hair blonde, everyone in their lives assumes they’re going through some mental crisis. So if next time you tune into Obsessed: The Podcast and see that I have blonde hair, don’t be alarmed. I just talked to June Diane Raphael.