Actress Reese Witherspoon says her “Legally Blonde” character Elle Woods has been ousted as the most stylish woman to come to the nation’s capital by first lady Michelle Obama.

Speaking Wednesday at a ceremony where Mrs. Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton presented the annual International Women of Courage awards, Witherspoon jokingly complained that Woods, the bubbly blonde from Los Angeles who discovers her inner strength at Harvard Law School and then takes on Washington politics, no longer held that title.

“As an actress, I have always sought out roles that portrayed women as strong and powerful, such as Elle Woods, who was in the ‘Legally Blonde’ movies,” she said to laughter from the audience in an ornate State Department reception room.

Woods, she said, “happened to be the biggest fashionista who ever came to Washington until Michelle Obama. Thanks a lot.”

Clinton then introduced Mrs. Obama as “stylish,” and the first lady returned the compliment to the entire crowd, saying: “You all look fabulous.”

Witherspoon was at the ceremony as a global ambassador for the Avon Foundation, which supports breast cancer research, anti-domestic violence programs and women’s empowerment projects. On Wednesday the group announced a $500,000 contribution to the State Department’s Fund for Global Women’s Leadership.

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- Public Appearances > Events in 2010 > Vital Voices & Avon Host Breakfast Meeting To End Violence Against Women

A couple of nights ago Reese attended the launch of Vera Wang’s new Los Angeles Boutique, and she looked stunning in a little purple dress (presumably by Vera Wang herself?) and poker straight blonde hair! Lisa and I both love this look on her. Reese was pictured alongside her friend and fellow Oscar winner Renee Zellweger.

I’ve added 120+ gorgeous HQs to our Gallery – enjoy!

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- Public Appearances > Events in 2010 > Vera Wang’s Los Angeles Boutique Launch

Reese made another public appearance this month! She was spotted at the 13th Annual Unforgettable Evening which is a benefit event for the Womens Cancer Research Fund. She looked her usual gorgeous self in a little black lacy dress and black peeptoes. I’ve added lots of photos to our gallery so enjoy!

edit: I have learned that the beautiful dress she is wearing was designed by Jason Wu.

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- Public Appearances > Events in 2010 > 13th Annual Unforgettable Evening Benefit – Arrivals
- Public Appearances > Events in 2010 > 13th Annual Unforgettable Evening Benefit – Inside

As reported, Miss Reese took part in the Hope For Haiti Now telethon in Los Angeles last night, and I’ve added 7 HQs from the event. I love the photos of her and Jack Nicholson, and chatting with Julia Roberts!

I will add those Golden Globe screencaps this weekend, plus I’ve found some more pics from those awards … stay tuned!

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- Public Appearances > Events in 2010 > Hope For Haiti Now: A Global Benefit For Earthquake Relief telethon

As reported, Reese attended the Golden Globes last night, and she looked stunning in a navy blue dress and sleek blonde hair! It appears that she did not walk the red carpet, but she presented the award for Best Picture – Musical or Comedy, which went to The Hangover.

Unfortunately, I’ve only come across a couple of pictures of Reese at the awards! These 2 photos have been added to the Gallery, and we’ll be keeping an eye out for more. I’ll also be adding HD screencaps of Reese presenting tomorrow!

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- Public Appearances > Events in 2010 > The Golden Globe Awards

Today’s addition to the gallery is DVD screencaptures of one of my favorite Reese movies, Legally Blonde.  Also added are screencaptures of the menus, bonus features, and trailer. Enjoy!

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- Movies: Legally Blonde > DVD Screencaptures
- Movies: Legally Blonde