Heather Mills wants Reese Witherspoon to play her in a movie about her life

Gold digging Heather Mills, the former wife of Paul McCartney has revealed that she wants 'Legally Blond' actress Reese Witherspoon to play her in a movie about her life.

Mills, who's currently embroiled in a bitter divorce battle with the former 'Beatle' has flown to America to discuss the film and is allegedly convinced Witherspoon would be perfect for the lead role.

A source close to Mills said: "She feels someone like Reese Witherspoon should play her. Heather wants an unknown to play Paul.

"Heather sees this film as the tragic and empowering story of her life. A young model who gets run over and loses her leg and marries her prince. But the most interesting part of the tale will be the dark goings on behind closed doors."

Heather Mills lost her left leg below the knee after she was hit by a police motorbike in 1993 and married former 'Beatles' star Paul McCartney in 2002.

The pair, who have a three-year-old daughter Beatrice, split in May 2006 and are yet to agree on a divorce settlement.

65-year-old Paul is reportedly anxious come to deal in private with Heather, in order to avoid an expensive and potentially embarrassing public court hearing.

Mills is reportedly refusing to sign a confidentiality clause, preventing her from disclosing all the filthy details about their 5-year marriage.

She arrived in New York last week to arrange a revealing interview with Larry King.

Heather is also said to be keen to appear on Oprah Winfrey's TV show and may return to 'Dancing with the Stars' as a star guest.