Carbon Costume

Paulette Bonafante is a character in Legally Blonde. She works at a salon as a manicurist. After realizing Warner has moved on, Elle Woods sees Paulette to get her nails done. The two quickly bond and become close confidants. At first, Paulette is timid, but Elle helps Paulette discover her confidence. For instance, she helps Paulette get her bulldog back from her ex-husband, and helps her flirt with the delivery guy using the bend and snap technique. In return, Paulette supports Elle by attending her court case. The epilogue tells us that Paulette ends up marrying the delivery guy. She is portrayed by Jennifer Coolidge, known for her roles in American Pie and The White Lotus.