- Says she is taking a year-long break from Hollywood, so she can spend more time hanging out with her friends. (2004)
- Is auctioning off the fat clothes she wore after her infamous weight gain for her role in the BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY sequel. (September, 2004)
- Hasn't ruled out the possibility of starring as Bridget Jones again, even though author Helen Fielding has yet to pen a third novel. (February 14, 2004)
- Says she doesn't see what the big deal is about the fact that she put on weight to play BRIDGET JONES. (December 1, 2003)
- Has split from rocker Jack White for good because he hated her BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY routine -- Insiders say Jack was worried Renee's middle-of-road Bridget persona would affect his own work, making him less dynamic. (November 10, 2003)
- Diet giants Weight Watchers are offering Zellweger an $110,000-per-pound sponsorship deal if she manages to lose 30 pounds after the BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY sequel. (October 31, 2003)
- Zellweger says putting on weight for her role in BRIDGET JONES sequel has been a piece of cake -- Zellweger said she's been working with a nutritionist who's been feeding her healthy food with hidden fat. (October 2, 2003)
- Was named a Best Dressed Celebrity by America's People magazine. (September 15, 2003)
- Zellweger has fired her celebrity dog walker, Annie Lever, for reportedly gossiping about her to the tabloids. (August 26, 2003)
- Zellweger is reportedly being paid a $3.2 million bonus to pack on the pounds for her reprised role as Bridget Jones in BRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF REASON. (August 14, 2003)
- Zellweger shocked a German couple in a Los Angeles restaurant this week by interrupting their conversation about her in fluent German -- The bilingual actress overheard the pair moaning about her height and her scruffy dress sense, and when the woman asked her partner if Renee was married, the actress angrily retaliated. (July 14, 2003)
- The producers of the BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY sequel have turned to John Travolta to provide the romance after Zellweger told them their first choice of George Clooney as the love interest was unsuitable because of a previous relationship between the pair. (June 26, 2003)
- Was one of the Most Powerful Celebrities, according to 2003 Forbes Top 100 Celebrity List (#61)
- Zellweger has signed on to channel the pudgy singing legend Janis Joplin, who died of a drug overdose at 27 in 1970, in PIECE OF MY HEART -- The movie is slated to start filming immediately after Zellweger wraps work on BRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF REASON. (June 21, 2003)
- Zellweger is planning to move to England before filming begins on the upcoming BRIDGET JONES sequel, THE EDGE OF REASON -- Renee wants plenty of time to soak up English culture, and has asked estate agents in Windsor, Berkshire, to find her a house in the countryside. (June 19, 2003)
- Zellweger had a traumatic time at this year's Oscar ceremony, but not for the reasons some may think -- As she left the ceremony, Renee's dress got ripped so she decided to call it a night; however, on her arrival at home she discovered she had forgotten a vital item - her house keys. (June 4, 2003)
- Zellweger has scored the biggest deal of her career after agreeing to appear in the sequel of BRIDGET JONES' DIARY -- Producers of BRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF REASON were so desperate to sign the Hollywood superstar that they upped their bid to $22.5 million. (May 30, 2003)
- Zellweger finds it tough to have casual relationships because she's too much of a romantic -- The actress says, I'm a hopeless romantic. I've tried the other way for about five minutes. It doesn't work for me. I was thinking I'm gonna focus on my work. and you start daydreaming. I just need the guy! (May 20, 2003)
- Zellweger terrified her mother after letting it slip that she's joining the forces on a TV chat show - The actress has been invited by the United Services Overseas organization to visit troops in unclassified former war zones, and she was hoping to keep the news from her worried mom. But, on Thursday night's The Late Show, with David Letterman, she proudly announced her summer plans. (May 19, 2003)
- Zellweger is currently starring in the new movie, DOWN WITH LOVE, alongside Ewan McGregor. The actress confesses she's somewhat fallen for McGregor's charms - She coos, We've been friends for a long time, but I've been his fan even longer. Now I really can't wait to find something else to do with him. (May 13, 2003)
- Zellweger escaped the disappointment of missing out on the Best Actress Academy Award on Sunday by partying all night with TV millionaire new beau, Michael Edwards-Hammond. (March 28, 2003)
- Zellweger backed out of performing at Sunday night's Academy Awards ceremony, because of stage fright -- A source close to the actress says she's uncomfortable singing in front of people, and the news that she would not be singing, was deliberately withheld until after the nominations, because no one wanted problems for her. (March 26, 2003)
- She may be one of Hollywood's hottest female stars, but Zellweger is having problems finding a man brave enough to ask her out -- The gorgeous actress has been searching for a suitable beau since her split from George Clooney, but men are too scared of her celebrity status to even try to get a date. (March 21, 2003)
- Zellweger should be up for a prize, most costume changes, at this year's Oscars after revealing she's worn nearly 40 dresses in the last three weeks - The actress is up against Nicole Kidman for Best Actress, and has attended so many functions before the big night, that she has worn an average of two dresses a day. (March 20, 2003)
- Zellweger was left red-faced after attempts to flash her dance moves for fans, ended in embarrassment - The actress was spotted by a group of dance students at Starbucks coffee house in Studio City, California, and when they begged to see a few moves from her hit movie Chicago, Zellweger put down her coffee, kicked up her heels - and fell on her bottom. She managed to laugh it off and gave the students autographs instead. (March 18, 2003)
- Hoped to land the part of Satine in the 2001 MOULIN ROUGE, but was beaten to it by flame-haired beauty Nicole Kidman. (January 23, 2003)
- She has been on secret dates with Matthew Perry after a chance encounter at a party hosted by actress Amanda Peet - Matt's co-star in THE WHOLE NINE YARDS.
- Has traded her $1.8 million Hollywood Hills pied-a-terre for a $6.8 million Bel-Air mansion
- Gained 20 extra pounds for her role in BRIDGET JONES' DIARY (2001)
- Loves saying the word 'awesome' in general and in interviews.
- She had a non-speaking role in DAZED & CONFUSED.
- She has been mistaken a lot for actress Joey Lauren Adams and singer Jewel.
- She says she was almost broke before she landed the role of Dorothy, in JERRY MAGUIRE, because she hadn't done anything in awhile.
- She was rumored a virgin at 27.
- Was very active in high school, participating in drama, cheerleading, and sports.
- Was in the bathroom when it was announced that she won the Golden Globe for her performance in NURSE BETTY (2000).
- In ME, MYSELF & IRENE (2000) Jim Carrey's character asks Zellweger about where she is from and where she went to school. She responds that she was from Texas, which in fact is true (she attended the University of Texas).
- Zellweger is dreading a trip DOWN UNDER for the Australasian premiere of new film CHICAGO because the last time she went there she ballooned in size - she admits she's a huge fan of the Australian lifestyle, and she let it go to her stomach. (December 19, 2002)
- Zellweger was taken ill at the aftershow party on Sunday evening for her new film CHICAGO, and people close to the super slim actress blamed her condition on the fact she hadn't eaten all day -- although she appeared to be in high spirits earlier on, cuddling up and joking with co-star Richard Gere, the actress was looking deeply distressed in the women's toilets at the Cafe Royal at around 11pm. (December 12, 2002)
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at Academy Awards for CHICAGO (2003)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role at BAFTA Awards for CHICAGO (2003)
- Nominated for Best Kiss at MTV Movie Awards for BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY (2002) - shared with Colin Firth
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at Academy Awards for BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY (2002)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role at BAFTA Awards for BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY (2002)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy at Golden Globe Awards for BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY (2002)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role at Screen Actors Guild Awards for BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY (2002)
- Nominated for Best Breakthrough Performance at MTV Movie Awards for JERRY MAGUIRE (1997)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role at Screen Actors Guild Awards for JERRY MAGUIRE (1997)
Quotes- On being around British people: "What did become apparent to me when I was living in England were my Americanisms. I felt that so strongly. I felt loud and inappropriately direct. I felt curt and clumsy and I felt obnoxious in my straightforward way of communicating."
- "I talk about him all the time. He's a wonderful man, the nicest person, you have no idea. He's so kind, so kind. And you'd be shocked at how smart he is. Or maybe not. I think it comes across. He's a wonderful person, and he's one of my best friends. And as good-looking as he is, he's 50 times nicer than that." (about George Clooney)
- "It opens your eyes in this town, it's amazing. It's taught me who I don't want to be." (About Los Angeles)
- "This is still very, very big." (on the size of her backside)
Awards- Academy Awards: Best Actress in a Supporting Role, COLD MOUNTAIN (2004)
- BAFTA Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, COLD MOUNTAIN (2004)
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Best Supporting Actress, COLD MOUNTAIN (2004)
- Dallas-Forth Worth Film Critics Association Awards: Best Supporting Actress, COLD MOUNTAIN (2004)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, COLD MOUNTAIN (2004)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, COLD MOUNTAIN (2004)
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Best Acting Ensemble, CHICAGO (2003)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, CHICAGO (2003)
- San Diego Film Critics Society Awards: Best Supporting Actress, COLD MOUNTAIN (2003)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role, CHICAGO (2003)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture, CHICAGO (2003)
- Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards: Best Supporting Actress, COLD MOUNTAIN (2003)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical, NURSE BETTY (2001)
- Golden Satellite Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical, NURSE BETTY (2001)
- Blockbuster Entertainment Awards: Favorite Supporting Actress - Comedy/Romance, JERRY MAGUIRE (1997)
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Breakthrough Artist, JERRY MAGUIRE (1997)
- Lone Star Film & Television Awards: Special Award - Rising Star Actress (1997)
- Mar del Plata Film Festival: Best Actress, THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD (1997)
- National Board of Review: Best Breakthrough Performer, JERRY MAGUIRE (1996)
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