Renee Zellweger is one of those celebs that perfectly sums up the American dream.
In 1995, Zellweger decided tomake the moveto Los Angeles, California the city of dreams.
Since then, she has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide.
Here’s an inside look at some of Renee Zellweger’s most stunning transformations both onscreen and off.
Let’s be honest if you’re not raising your hand, you’re lying.
For your high school self, picture day was themostimportant day of every year.
Unless, of course, you happen to become one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces.
At first glance, Renee Zellweger is hardly recognizable in her senior portrait.
The year is 1987, and Zellweger has the hair to prove it.
Zellweger has obviously always been photogenic, and it’s a good thing.
Renee Zellweger’s first major role
Some celebrities were discovered in pizza parlors.
Some celebrities were discoveredarguing with bank tellers.
A surprising amount of celebrities werediscovered at malls.
However, becoming a bonafide Hollywood starlet isn’t as easy as visiting your local food court.
Just ask Renee Zellweger.
In an interview with theLas Vegas Review-Journal, Zellweger reflected on her early days in La La Land.
“I was 24 when I first moved to Los Angeles.
I didn’t really know how to pursue a career,” she said.
“Every job I feel I got by accident.”
Maybe it’s better if she isn’t."
Casting director Gail Levin recommended Zellweger, and the rest is history.
“Renee fit that piece of the puzzle perfectly,” said Crowe.
A recurring theme throughoutBridget Jones’s Diaryis the 30-something’s tendency to feel self-conscious about her weight.
In fact, it’s well-within the normal range for a woman of Zellweger’s stature.
Instead, her golden locks had been replaced by a deep-brunette ‘do.
In January 2005, the Hollywood starlet met country music superstar Kenny Chesney.
The pair fell in love, had a whirlwind romance, andwed in a beachside ceremonyin May 2005.
By the day of her wedding, Zellweger had traded her dark tresses for her natural blonde strands.
Perhaps her newfound romance inspired her to climb out from the dark side?
As whirlwind romances are apt to do, Zellweger and Chesney’s endedonly four months aftertheir beautiful wedding ceremony.
Where’s the boxed hair dye when you need it?
For a person living their life in the public eye, that pressure is multiplied infinitely.
Generally speaking, celebrities possess seemingly unattainable levels of attractiveness.
However, Renee Zellweger welcomed the opportunity to go au naturel for herOscar-winningCold Mountainperformance.
“[Ruby] looked like where the day led her.”
Though she was reluctant,Chicagodirector Rob Marshall convinced Zellweger to join the production during their first meeting.
IFC’s Stephen Satio said her portrayal of Jane was “Zellweger’s first genuine performance in years.”
According toVariety, which called her performance forceful, Zellweger “resonates beyond the feebleness of the dialogue.”
They can’t all be box office hits, but Zellweger seems to always be on her A-game.
The benefits to having super short hair are endless.
Luckily, the chop was well-received.
Is there a look Zellwegercan’tpull off?
Suddenly, Zellweger wasthenews a stark contrast to her long hiatus.
But the actress revealed in 2019 that the incessant chatter about her looks landed her intherapy.
Luckily, working with a professional helped Zellweger refocus on what’s truly important in life.
“Nothing like international humiliation to set your perspective right!”
Zellweger joked in a September 2019 interview withVulture.
TheCold Mountainstar continued, telling the publication, “It clarifies what’s important to you.
And it shakes off any sort of clingy superficiality.”
The actress revealed toVulture, “That makes me sad.
I don’t look at beauty in that way.
And I don’t think of myself in that way.”
Zellweger continued, “I like my weird quirkiness, my off-kilter mix of things.
It enables me to do what I do.
I don’t want to be something else.”
The photo features Zellweger in a black, off-the-shoulder dress complete with colorful floral details.
The actress sports a dark pixie ‘do and seemingly sings into a microphone.
Renee Zellweger’s most dramatic transformation yet?
As seen in theinitial promotional photo, Renee Zellweger could easily pass for Judy Garland’s twin.
Luckily, Zellweger has never been one to disappoint.
Wilder revealed, “I was absolutely stunned.
I’ve never seen such a transformation.”
Actress Jessie Buckley, who appears alongside Zellweger inJudy, was also blown away by her co-star’s performance.
“It’s literally like Judy’s in the room when [Zellweger] comes into character.
Renee doesn’t look like Renee anymore,” Buckley gushed.
