Date of Birth: April 25, 1969
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Renée Kathleen Zellweger is an American actress and producer, born on April 25, 1969, in Katy, Texas. She gained worldwide fame for her role in the romantic comedy “Bridget Jones’s Diary” (2001), for which she earned her first Academy Award nomination. Zellweger’s versatility as an actress is evident from her performances in a wide range of genres, from the musical “Chicago” (2002) to the drama “Cold Mountain” (2003), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Renée began her career with small roles in films and on television before gaining wider recognition with her performance in “Jerry Maguire” (1996) alongside Tom Cruise. Over the years, she has received critical acclaim and numerous awards, including two Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and two BAFTA Awards. Zellweger took a hiatus from acting in 2010 but made a triumphant return in 2016 with roles in “Bridget Jones’s Baby” and “Judy,” the latter of which earned her a second Academy Award for Best Actress.
5 Interesting Facts about Renee Zellweger
1. Renée Zellweger is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a degree in English.
2. She has Swiss, Norwegian, and Sami ancestry.
3. Zellweger received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in May 2005.
4. She took a six-year hiatus from acting starting in 2010 to focus on her personal life and well-being.
5. Renée is known for her method acting; she gained 20 pounds for her role in “Bridget Jones’s Diary.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Renee Zellweger
1. “I do believe in the old saying, ‘What does not kill you makes you stronger.’ Our experiences, good and bad, make us who we are.”
2. “I still feel like I might be a disappointment to some people because I’m not as thin as I once was.”
3. “I’m not necessary to new movies, you know? I’m not looking to be celebrated for the human being that I am.”
4. “I’m very interested in the way people live their lives, the way they think, and the way they feel.”
5. “I’m a sucker for a good story. That’s why I can’t say no to good scripts and interesting people.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Renée Zellweger has achieved a highest net worth of approximately $90 million.
Children
Renée Zellweger does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Renée Zellweger – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000250/
2. [Renée Zellweger – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renée_Zellweger
3. [Renée Zellweger – Biography](https://www.biography.com/actor/renee-zellweger
4. [Renée Zellweger – The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/film/renee-zellweger
5. [Renée Zellweger – Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/renee_zellweger
