Regardless of what “Elle” is doing, the 2001 movie still proves a woman’s limitless potential
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Regardless of what “Elle” is doing, the 2001 movie still proves a woman’s limitless potential
Senior Culture Critic
Published
July 6, 2026 12:00PM (EDT)
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