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She received her first Academy Award nomination for her role, which was followed by her second Oscar-nominated role in the musical Chicago (2002).
- January 1, 1
- 1.60 m
- Katy, Texas, USA
In 2003, following the success of Chicago, Zellweger starred with Ewan McGregor in the little-seen romantic comedy Down with Love, as a woman advocating female independence in the 1950s and early 1960s, and appeared in Anthony Minghella's war drama Cold Mountain, opposite Nicole Kidman and Jude Law, playing a woman who helps a farmer following ...
Jan 24, 2003 · Chicago: Directed by Rob Marshall. With Taye Diggs, Cliff Saunders, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renée Zellweger. Two death-row murderesses develop a fierce rivalry while competing for publicity, celebrity, and a sleazy lawyer's attention.
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- Comedy, Crime, Musical
- Rob Marshall
- 2003-01-24
Renée Zellweger. Actress: Chicago. Renée Kathleen Zellweger was born on April 25, 1969, in Katy, Texas, Her mother, Kjellfrid Irene (Andreassen), is a Norwegian-born former nurse and midwife, of Norwegian, Kven (Finnish), and Swedish descent. Her father, Emil Erich Zellweger, is a Swiss-born engineer. The two married in 1963.
- April 25, 1969
Chicago centers on Roxie Hart (Zellweger) and Velma Kelly (Zeta-Jones), two murderers who find themselves in jail together awaiting trial in 1920s Chicago. Roxie, a housewife, and Velma, a vaudevillian, fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows.
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Oct 26, 2017 · Zellweger won the Golden Globe for Best Actress for her portrayal of the innocent-turned-corrupt performer Roxie Hart. "I never thought about it [’s success]. Ever," the actor says. In fact, she...
Apr 2, 2014 · In 2003, Zellweger earned her second Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her performance in Chicago, an adaptation of the 1970s musical. The film also starred Richard Gere...
