Renée Zellweger

In 1996 Renée had a cancer scare after discovering two small lumps in her right breast, found to be benign tumours called fibroadenomas. She underwent surgery and had the tumours removed immediately.

In 2007, Renée Zellweger was nominated for a Golden Globe award for Best Actress In a Comedy/Musical for her role in Miss Potter. In 2005, she was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. In 2004, she won Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for Cold Mountain. In 2003, she won Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for Chicago. In 2002, she was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy for Bridget Jones's Diary. In 2001, she won Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical for Nurse Betty.

In January 2007, it was revealed that Renée had begun dating former Beverly Hills 90210 star, Luke Perry. The couple shared an intimate table at Los Angeles hotel 'Sunset Tower' in January of 2007.

Renée is a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys.

Renée prefers to sleep in over-sized men's pajamas when she goes to bed.

Renée loves to say the word "awesome."

Renée idolizes her older brother Andrew.

Renée's favorite holidays are Christmas and Thanksgiving.

Renée is often confused with the singer Jewel because they look so much alike.

Renée admits to being a hopeless romantic.

Renée Zellweger was the co-host for Revlon's Annual New York City 5k run/walk.

Renée Zellweger appeared on the Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope benefit telethon in January of 2005.

Renée Zellweger got her big break when she was cast as Dorothy Boyd in the 1996 movie Jerry Maguire.

In 2004, Renée accepted a Screen Actors Guild Award for Johnny Depp, who wasn't present at the time, when he won for "Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role".

Renée's wedding ceremony to Kenny Chesney lasted only 15 minutes, on the resort island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

In 2005, Renée who is naturally blonde, had to dye her hair brown for her role as Mae Braddock in the movie Cinderella Man.

In 2004, Renée did a voice over for the role of Angie in the animated movie Shark Tale.

While in college, Renée appeared in several commercials.

In September of 2003, People Magazine named Renée the Best Dressed Celebrity.

Renée once had a crush on Paul McCartney.

In 2005, Renée was listed as number 10 on Blackwell's list of worst-dressed women.

Renée will appear in a horror movie called Case 39. It will be released in 2007.

Renée made $10,000,000 for each role in Cold Mountain, Chicago, and Down With Love. She also made between $3,000,000 and $5,000,000 for her role as Bridget Jones in Bridget Jones' Diary.

Renée dated Jim Carrey while they were filming the movie Me, Myself and Irene. They later got engaged then broke it off.

Renée was nominated for Homecoming Queen when she was a senior at Katy High School.

In 2004, Renée won an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, for her role as Ruby Thewes in Cold Mountain. In 2003, she was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Chicago. In 2002, she was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Bridget Jones's Diary.

Renée was named one of E!'s list of "Top 20 Entertainers of 2001".

When Renée won her Golden Globe award for her part in Nurse Betty, she was in the bathroom when they called her name.

Renée is 5'5" tall.

Renée was chosen to play British character Bridget Jones over such British stars as Kate Winslet and Elizabeth Hurley.

She admits that she actually misses her fuller figure she had while filming the Bridget Jones films because she got more attention from men when she was heavier.

Her dog, a collie-golden retriever mix named Dylan whom she had owned for 12 years, died in November 2003. She rescued the dog from a Texas pound.

In 2001, she was chosen by People magazine as one of the "50 Most Beautiful People in the World".

She had to endure 10 months of a grueling training regime of vocal coaching and dance training to rise to professional standards.

With no dance or voice training, she learned how to perform in the 2002 Chicago by watching her co-star, Catherine Zeta-Jones.

During filming of Bridget Jones:The Edge of Reason she became such a big fan of the Chelsea soccer team that she disguised herself so she could go to the matches.

While attending Katy High school, she was a member of the Bengal Brigade, the basketball team, track, and a cheerleaders.

She once worked as a cocktail waitress in a strip club, called Sugars, while trying to become an actress.

Designer Carolina Herrara makes the majority of Renée's wardrobe, including her wedding gown.

She gained 20 pounds for her role in the 2001 film Bridget Jones's Diary.

On May 24, 2005, she received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It is located at 7000 Hollywood Blvd, in California.

She ended her relationship with musician Jack White, whom she met during the filming of Cold Mountain over the Christmas holidays in 2004.

She was the first performer to win 2 individual (not ensemble) SAG awards in film categories. In 2004, she won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Cold Mountain. In 2003, she won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for Chicago. Also in 2003, she won Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture. In 2002, she was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for Bridgets Jones's Diary. In 1997, she was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Jerry Maguire.

Renée lived with actor Rory Cochrane for four years.

She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1991, with a degree in English.

In September 2005, she filed for an annulment from country singer Kenny Chesney.

She was married to country singer Kenny Chesney. They were married from May 9, 2005 until the annulment on December 20, 2005.