Renée Zellweger American Actress Known for Cold Mountain
Renée Zellweger · film actor and actor · American
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Biography
Renée Zellweger was born on 25 April 1969 in Katy. She is an American actress. Today she is 57 years old. She is known for Cold Mountain (2003) and Cinderella Man (2005).
The earliest of her listed screen credits is Dazed and Confused, from 1993. In total, 37 films and 2 TV series are listed from 1993 to 2025. Listed parts include Roxie Hart in Chicago (2002) and Dorothy Boyd in Jerry Maguire (1996). The list ends, for now, with Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025).
On the music side, the records list Judy (soundtrack) (2019).
She has collected 13 awards, with 5 nominations also listed. The first recorded win came with Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy in 2001 for Nurse Betty. More recently, she won Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama in 2020 for Judy.
Filmography
39 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy | Bridget Jones | Film |
| 2022– | The Thing About Pam | Pam Hupp | TV series |
| 2019 | Judy | Judy Garland | Film |
| 2019– | What/If | TV series | |
| 2017 | Same Kind of Different as Me | Film | |
| 2016 | Bridget Jones's Baby | Film | |
| 2016 | The Whole Truth | Film | |
| 2010 | My Own Love Song | Film | |
| 2009 | Case 39 | Film | |
| 2009 | My One and Only | Film | |
| 2009 | New in Town | Film | |
| 2008 | Appaloosa | Film | |
| 2008 | Leatherheads | Film | |
| 2006 | Miss Potter | Film | |
| 2005 | Cinderella Man | Mae Braddock | Film |
Show all 39 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason | Film | |
| 2003 | Cold Mountain | Ruby Thewes | Film |
| 2003 | Down with Love | Film | |
| 2002 | Chicago | Roxie Hart | Film |
| 2002 | White Oleander | Film | |
| 2001 | Bridget Jones's Diary | Film | |
| 2000 | Me, Myself & Irene | Film | |
| 2000 | Nurse Betty | Film | |
| 1999 | The Bachelor | Film | |
| 1998 | A Price Above Rubies | Film | |
| 1998 | One True Thing | Film | |
| 1997 | Deceiver | Film | |
| 1996 | Jerry Maguire | Dorothy Boyd | Film |
| 1996 | The Whole Wide World | Film | |
| 1995 | Empire Records | Film | |
| 1995 | The Low Life | Film | |
| 1994 | 8 Seconds | Film | |
| 1994 | Love and a .45 | Film | |
| 1994 | Reality Bites | Film | |
| 1994 | Shake, Rattle and Rock! | Film | |
| 1994 | Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation | Film | |
| 1993 | Dazed and Confused | Film | |
| 1993 | Murder in the Heartland | Film | |
| 1993 | My Boyfriend's Back | Film |
Awards and nominations
13 won, 5 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Judy | Won |
| 2020 | BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | Judy | Won |
| 2020 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama | Judy | Won |
| 2009 | Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year | Won | |
| 2007 | Crystal Award | Won | |
| 2005 | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | |
| 2004 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | Cold Mountain | Won |
| 2004 | BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Cold Mountain | Won |
| 2004 | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Cold Mountain | Won |
| 2003 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Chicago | Won |
| 2001 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Nurse Betty | Won |
| Actor Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Won | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role | Won | ||
| 2020 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Judy | Nominated |
| 2017 | European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film | Bridget Jones's Baby | Nominated |
Show all 18 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | Cold Mountain | Nominated |
| 2003 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Chicago | Nominated |
| 2002 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Bridget Jones's Diary | Nominated |
Discography
1 release| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Judy (soundtrack) | Album |
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Kenny Chesney (2005, divorced). Education on record includes University of Texas at Austin and Katy High School.
Renée Zellweger Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old is Renée Zellweger?
Renée Zellweger is 57 years old, born on 25 April 1969 in Katy.
What is Renée Zellweger known for?
Renée Zellweger is known for playing Ruby Thewes in Cold Mountain (2003).
What is Renée Zellweger’s nationality?
Renée Zellweger is American, born in Katy.
How tall is Renée Zellweger?
Renée Zellweger is 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) tall.
Who has Renée Zellweger been married to?
Renée Zellweger’s marriages on record are to Kenny Chesney (2005).
Has Renée Zellweger won any awards?
Yes. 13 awards are on record, including Academy Award for Best Actress (2020) for Judy.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q122614), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Siebbi · CC BY 3.0
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