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Why's Jamie Lee Curtis sporting a Britney Spears wig?

ActressJa_Jeffr_16789072_600 At a glance, it looked like Jamie Lee Curtis was pulling a total Britney Spears at Saturday night's 3rd Annual "Noche De Ninos" Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel.

But really, she was showing her support for Katie Westbrook, a 15-year old girl who died of cancer. Say what?

Jamie Lee Curtis first met Katie Westbrook when she was just 11. "We were at a news conference, and [Katie Westbrook] pulled off this wig and on her head she had written 'Jamie Lee Curtis Rocks,'" Curtis told E!

"That night I borrowed her wig and went to this event, where we raised millions of dollars for Children's Hospital Pittsburgh. After she died, I asked her mother if I could have her wig to carry her message."

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger gave Curtis the Courage to Care Award at Saturday's event. Wonder if the two reminisced about their "True Lies" days. The Governator and Curtis played Harry and Helen Tasker in the 1994 romantic action flick.

Frankly, Jamie Lee looks great in pink hair. And carrying the photo of Katie is so sweet.  What a lovely thing to do. Bet Katie thinks it's cool, too.

-- Stephanie Lysaght

Photo credit: Wireimage

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As the father of a child who survived cancer, and knew Katie, I'd just like to say THANK YOU! to Jamie Lee. She has been a tremendous friend to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Through her support, CHP opened a new state of the art facility this month, that will match it's outstanding medical care with a wonderful healing environment. Jamie Lee, YOU STILL ROCK!

We love Jamie!

After that day, when Katie gave Jamie her wig to wear to the gala, we thought meeting Jamie was a one time, wonderful experience. Jamie stayed in touch with Katie until the day before she died. Katie was not afraid to die, she was afraid she would be forgotten. She wanted to be a pioneer in the quest for a cure for cancer. Jamie continues to honor Katie and all the kids beating undesirable odds. It is Jamie's commitment to children that makes her EXTRA special!

Beth Westbrook

Katie's Mom

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