The ending we see in the movie was decided following Legally Blonde being shown to test audiences and the previous one not playing as the writers had hoped.
Now let’s talk about what might have been.
It perfectly encapsulates the character’s growth throughout the film.
In the version we see, the movie remains centered on Elle Woods’ achievements in Harvard as she walks out the door of the university after telling her fellow graduates to have faith in oneself first instead of trying to please or serve other people.