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[Date]

Dear [Celebrity's Name],

I have been a fan of yours
for years, and have enjoyed your many [movies, songs, etc.] My favorite
is [list your favorite work here]. I was wondering if you would mind
sending me your autograph. I have enclosed a self-addressed stamped
envelope for your convenience.

I hope to hear from you soon, and deeply appreciate your generosity in fulfilling this request.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

[Your Signature]

[Your Name]
[Your Mailing Address]
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Sample 1: Fan letter to an Actor (Will Smith) from an Adult

May 15 2011

Dear Mr. Smith,

My name is Jane Doe and while I may not be your number one fan (there are a lot of contenders for that!), I definitely admire your personality and talent. I live in Florida and I’m currently a sophomore in college. By the way, congratulations on your daughter’s recent performance at the White House Easter Egg Roll; it was the bomb!

I have watched almost all your movies and I’m sore pressed to choose a favorite; I love them all but I really connected with The Pursuit of Happyness. It really motivated me especially because at the time I watched it, I had difficulty getting a college to accept me. The movie motivated me not to give up and today, I’m studying on the path to becoming a stock broker too (a nice coincidence!) By the way, I’m eagerly waiting for MIB III next year.

I know you are very busy but I’ll appreciate it if you can autograph your picture for me. Of course you don’t have to but I’ll be honored if you can autograph the photo I included with the letter! Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and I look forward to receiving a response from you, sir! I wish you many more Oscars in your future endeavors.
Sincerely,
Jane Doe.

Sample 2: Fan Letter to an Author (J. K. Rowling) from a Child

May 20 2011

Dear Ms. Rowling,

My name is Bernie Ratchet and I’m a 6th grade student of Wendell Philips. I love all your Harry Potter books and Movies and I have read and watched them all. Of all the books, my favorites are Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. I read that you are considering the 8th part of Harry Potter, please, please, write it!

I know you are busy but I was wondering if you could send me your autograph. I have enclosed a self-addressed stamped envelope to make this easy for you. I deeply appreciate your taking the time to read my letter and also look forward to hearing from you soon.
Wish you all the best in your future books.

Thank You[u][b]

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Dear Mr Smith,

I am a movie fan who enjoys your films. I am writing this letter
in the hope that you would be kind enough to send me your
autograph. A card and return envelope with postage have been
provided for your convenience.

I realize that you must receive many similar requests, but I hope
that you will find the time to answer mine.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely yours,

Joseph Brown