Shareholder Report | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Document Type | N-CSRS | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Registrant Name | Legg Mason Partners Variable Equity Trust | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001176343 | |
Entity Investment Company Type | N-1A | |
Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2024 | |
Class I | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | Franklin Templeton Aggressive Model Portfolio | |
Class Name | Class I | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Templeton Aggressive Model Portfolio for the period January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents . You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 . | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 | |
Additional Information Website | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment † Class I 1 $6 0.12% | [1],[2] |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 6 | [1] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.12% | [1] |
Net Assets | $ 719,741,231 | |
Holdings Count | $ / shares | 21 | [3] |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $719,741,231 Total Number of Portfolio Holdings * 21 Portfolio Turnover Rate 14% | [3] |
Holdings [Text Block] | | |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Class II | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | Franklin Templeton Aggressive Model Portfolio | |
Class Name | Class II | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Templeton Aggressive Model Portfolio for the period January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents . You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 . | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 | |
Additional Information Website | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment † Class II 1 $19 0.37% | [4],[5] |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 19 | [4] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.37% | [4] |
Net Assets | $ 719,741,231 | |
Holdings Count | $ / shares | 21 | [6] |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $719,741,231 Total Number of Portfolio Holdings * 21 Portfolio Turnover Rate 14% | [6] |
Holdings [Text Block] | | |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Class I | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | Franklin Templeton Moderately Aggressive Model Portfolio | |
Class Name | Class I | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Templeton Moderately Aggressive Model Portfolio for the period January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents . You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 . | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 | |
Additional Information Website | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment † Class I 1 $6 0.11% | [7],[8] |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 6 | [7] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.11% | [7] |
Net Assets | $ 1,964,917,989 | |
Holdings Count | $ / shares | 29 | [9] |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 19% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $1,964,917,989 Total Number of Portfolio Holdings * 29 Portfolio Turnover Rate 19% | [9] |
Holdings [Text Block] | | |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Class II | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | Franklin Templeton Moderately Aggressive Model Portfolio | |
Class Name | Class II | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Templeton Moderately Aggressive Model Portfolio for the period January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents . You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 . | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 | |
Additional Information Website | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment † Class II 1 $19 0.36% | [10],[11] |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 19 | [10] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.36% | [10] |
Net Assets | $ 1,964,917,989 | |
Holdings Count | $ / shares | 29 | [12] |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 19% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $1,964,917,989 Total Number of Portfolio Holdings * 29 Portfolio Turnover Rate 19% | [12] |
Holdings [Text Block] | | |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Class I | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | Franklin Templeton Moderate Model Portfolio | |
Class Name | Class I | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Templeton Moderate Model Portfolio for the period January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents . You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 . | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 | |
Additional Information Website | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment † Class I 1 $6 0.11% | [13],[14] |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 6 | [13] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.11% | [13] |
Net Assets | $ 1,464,854,072 | |
Holdings Count | $ / shares | 30 | [15] |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 23% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $1,464,854,072 Total Number of Portfolio Holdings * 30 Portfolio Turnover Rate 23% | [15] |
Holdings [Text Block] | | |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Class II | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | Franklin Templeton Moderate Model Portfolio | |
Class Name | Class II | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Templeton Moderate Model Portfolio for the period January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents . You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 . | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 | |
Additional Information Website | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment † Class II 1 $19 0.36% | [16],[17] |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 19 | [16] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.36% | [16] |
Net Assets | $ 1,464,854,072 | |
Holdings Count | $ / shares | 30 | [18] |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 23% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $1,464,854,072 Total Number of Portfolio Holdings * 30 Portfolio Turnover Rate 23% | [18] |
Holdings [Text Block] | | |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Class I | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | Franklin Templeton Moderately Conservative Model Portfolio | |
Class Name | Class I | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Templeton Moderately Conservative Model Portfolio for the period January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents . You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 . | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 | |
Additional Information Website | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment † Class I 1 $7 0.13% | [19],[20] |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 7 | [19] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.13% | [19] |
Net Assets | $ 428,585,151 | |
Holdings Count | $ / shares | 26 | [21] |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 30% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $428,585,151 Total Number of Portfolio Holdings * 26 Portfolio Turnover Rate 30% | [21] |
Holdings [Text Block] | | |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Class II | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | Franklin Templeton Moderately Conservative Model Portfolio | |
Class Name | Class II | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Templeton Moderately Conservative Model Portfolio for the period January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents . You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 . | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 | |
Additional Information Website | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment † Class II 1 $19 0.38% | [22],[23] |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 19 | [22] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.38% | [22] |
Net Assets | $ 428,585,151 | |
Holdings Count | $ / shares | 26 | [24] |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 30% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $428,585,151 Total Number of Portfolio Holdings * 26 Portfolio Turnover Rate 30% | [24] |
Holdings [Text Block] | | |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Class I | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | Franklin Templeton Conservative Model Portfolio | |
Class Name | Class I | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Templeton Conservative Model Portfolio for the period January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents . You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 . | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 | |
Additional Information Website | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment † Class I 1 $8 0.16% | [25],[26] |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 8 | [25] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.16% | [25] |
Net Assets | $ 163,284,774 | |
Holdings Count | $ / shares | 21 | [27] |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 35% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $163,284,774 Total Number of Portfolio Holdings * 21 Portfolio Turnover Rate 35% | [27] |
Holdings [Text Block] | | |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Class II | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | Franklin Templeton Conservative Model Portfolio | |
Class Name | Class II | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Franklin Templeton Conservative Model Portfolio for the period January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. | |
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual | semi-annual shareholder report | |
Additional Information [Text Block] | You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents . You can also request this information by contacting us at 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 . | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 877-6LM-FUND/656-3863 | |
Additional Information Website | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
Expenses [Text Block] | WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS? (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment † Class II 1 $21 0.41% | [28],[29] |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 21 | [28] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.41% | [28] |
Net Assets | $ 163,284,774 | |
Holdings Count | $ / shares | 21 | [30] |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 35% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | KEY FUND STATISTICS (as of June 30, 2024) Total Net Assets $163,284,774 Total Number of Portfolio Holdings * 21 Portfolio Turnover Rate 35% | [30] |
Holdings [Text Block] | | |
Updated Prospectus Web Address | https://www.franklintempleton.com/regulatory-fund-documents | |
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