Reese Witherspoon Reprises Legally Blonde Role

It's always refreshing to see a celebrity use their star power for good - and Reese Witherspoon did just that over the weekend.

The Legally Blonde actress sent a special greeting via video to a young fan after his mother emailed to let her know how much the movie had cheered up her son while he was in hospital.

"Legally Blonde is on the hospital TV and Will has been watching it, like four times a day. He finds comfort in it and loves the Pink Lady,” she wrote, referring to Elle Woods, who famously only wore pink.

Reese dressed up in one of Elle's signature pink outfits (complete with pearls of course) in order to film a message of support for four-year old Will, who is reportedly suffering from cancer.

"This is for one of the strongest little four-year-olds I can imagine," Reese says in the video. "Will - I hear that you're fighting so hard and strong against cancer and that in the hospital you've been watching a lot of Legally Blonde and loving it. I hope it makes you laugh!

"I wanted you to know that I made this sign in your honor - and I'm sending a big big hug and my hope and prayers. Just know - I'm a really big fan of YOURS!"

Reese encouraged anyone watching the video to make a video of their own for Will and send their support.

"PS anyone else - feel free to make your own sign for Will and post it with the hashtag #TeamWill so he can see it....I'm sure he'd love that! #TeamWill."

Reese's special message isn't just a one off: the actress plans to participate in Stand Up To Cancer's for its fourth telecast fundraiser this September.

Watch Reese's message of support for Will below:

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