Not only was she selected, but the A-lister also had to serve on what she described as a “long trial.” While comedian Will Ferrell, who was also a guest on the show to promote their upcoming comedy You're Cordially Invited, jokingly dismissed two weeks as “not that long,” Witherspoon emphasized the commitment, saying:

Reese Witherspoon reflected during a recent interview on how her "Legally Blonde" character Elle Woods influenced her jury duty experience.

It’s a civic duty that everyone eventually has to deal with – even movie stars – but Reese Witherspoon had a particularly interesting story to share when it comes to jury duty.

Reese Witherspoon, known for her role in 'Legally Blonde', shares her unexpected experience serving as a jury forewoman in a Beverly Hills trial. Despite her lack of formal legal training, Witherspoon was selected for a two-week dog bite case,

Reese Witherspoon has recently shared how Legally Blonde role get her on jury duty in real life.Speaking on the latest episode of The Graham Norton Show on Friday, the Sweet Home Alabama

Reese Witherspoon is playing by the books! On Friday's episode of The Graham Norton Show, the actress, 48, recalled how starring in the 2001 movie Legally Blonde affected her experience serving on a jury.