With an imposingly wide-ranging life history spanning more than 30 class , Renée Zellwegerhas prove herself one of the most important actresses across comedy , drama , musicals , flow pieces , and countless other genres . A passionate and fiery performing artist , Zellweger ’s success in the realm of clowning can sometimes outshine her truly spectacular acquisition as a striking strength to be reckoned with . The receiver of two Academy Awards , two BAFTAs , and four Golden Globes , Zellweger ’s vocation has been categorized by acute critical eclat and enthusiastic interview receipt .

Despite originally hailing from Texas , the scope and breadth of Zellweger ’s achiever has transcended continents , and she stood as an icon of British popular culture due to her unmatched carrying out as the love - lost lead ofthe belovedBridget Jonesseries . With Oscar - come through turns inCold MountainandJudy , Zellweger even head the Best Picture - winning musical hitChicago . The career of Zellweger has been filled with telling performances in compelling dramas that she balanced with hilarious turns in timeless jest - out - loud comedies .

15Me, Myself And Irene (2000)

As Irene

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While Zellweger is most known as a spectacular role player , she has shown her comedic skills in several projects . As a testament to her skills in the genre , she was capable to hold her own against one of the greatest comedic actors of all time . Me , Myself & Irenestars Jim Carreyas Charlie , a nice cop in a small town who learns that he has a personality disorder in which a more rebellious and destructive side of himself comes out . These two personality clash while Charlie is transporting a fugitive ( Zellweger ) who is being hunted by the mob .

While it is far from an exact portrait of a personality disorder , if viewers can look past that , they are in for a laugh - out - forte ride .

The movie is a hilarious road trip-up movie with a premiss that allows Carrey to go wild with his singular stigma of liquid body substance . He and Zellweger apportion wonderful chemistry , withZellweger seeming to have a passel of fun playing off these two take issue rendering of the same man . While it is far from an accurate portrait of a personality disorder , if witness can count past that , they are in for a gag - out - gimcrack ride .

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14Down With Love (2003)

As Barabra Novak

Zellweger has appear in a telephone number of romance movies over the course of her career , butDown with Loveis one that has been sorely overlooked by the general public . The film is set up in the sixties and stars Zellweger as an advice writer who has written a Quran that denounces the idea that women necessitate to get hold love in ordination to find purpose . As the ledger get down to start a cultural movement , a playboy diary keeper ( Ewan McGregor ) assay to discredit the idea by having the writer come down in love with him .

The movie make up homage to classic fixed storage - coms with two people of on the face of it unlike views on the world coming together and finding an unexpected connection . Director Peyton Reed also does a marvelous line in make the 1960s setting for the report , immersing the audience into this more or less rise world . Zellweger and McGregor are marvellous together , delivering the screwball clowning talks exceptionally well .

13Miss Potter (2006)

As Beatrix Potter

Miss Pottersaw Zellweger rekindle her olympian on - screen chemistry with Ewan McGregor again in another geological period romance . Miss Potterstars Zellweger as legendary child ’s author Beatrix Potter , the creator of iconic reference like Peter Rabbit . While the reasonably eccentric yet charming author is happy in her writing , it is not until a first - time literary agent ( McGregor ) take an sake in her books that she is capable to find success as well as erotic love .

Miss Potteris a tender and charming period story about a singular artist find acceptance in the world .

Zellweger is tremendous in the lead role , take humor to the character as well as a sweetness to her burgeoning love story . Zellweger earned a Golden Globe nominating address for her performance , marking one of many acclaimed moving picture in which she wreak a real soul .

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12Appaloosa (2008)

As Allison French

Appaloosais a Western found on a book and also marks one of the best picture show in the genre from the twenty-first century . Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen hotshot in the film as two friend and gunfighters who are lease as the new law enforcement officers of a small-scale townspeople . As the heroic and noble pair butt caput with the corrupt and greedy rancher who has been causing bother in the field , the spot is complicated even further when Harris form a romantic human relationship with a untried widow woman ( Zellweger ) .

The movie takes a clever approaching to the expectations of the Western genre , crafting a surprising and constantly evolving story . Mortensen and Harris are excellent in the fib that is very much an ode to the deep loyalty of friendly relationship . Zellweger get the standout character in the moving picture , also refuse the form of female character who is typically seen in Westerns . It is a complex and engrossing fiber with Zellweger able to undercoat the function while also bringing a bit of humor as well .

11Bee Movie (2007)

As Vanessa Bloome

While Jerry Seinfeld ’s animated comedyBee Moviereceived sundry reviews when it was first release in 2007 , this story about Barry B. Benson , the Apis mellifera who sue the human race for honey exploitation , has go on to become a furore classic due to its popularity as an net meme . The human side ofBee Moviewas led by the voice of Renée Zellweger as Vanessa Bloome , the florist who befriend Benny , and in a gonzo turn of eventsappeared to harbour a amatory attractor to him . Bee Moviewas a hilarious uncivilised drive made even better through Seinfeld ’s signature wit .

10Empire Records (1995)

As Gina

Almost 20 years after its release , the cult classicEmpire Recordshas quote that inhabit tear - free in the consultation ’s headsand an authoritative addition to the music movie ’s ensemble plaster cast wasRenée Zellweger as the promiscuous employee Gina . A strong performance in one of the 1990s ' most iconic shirker movie , Empire Recordshelped set in motion the life history of both Zellweger and Liv Tyler . A coming - of - long time account about a group of wayward employees raising money to write the record book store they work at , Empire Recordswas full of neat music , hilarious characters , and perfectly capsule the humor and expressive style of its era .

9Cinderella Man (2005)

As Mae Braddock

Cinderella Man , directed by Ron Howard , stars Russell Crowe as pugilist James J. Braddock , whose comeback during the Great Depression animate a nation . Renée Zellweger plays his supportive wife Mae , while Paul Giamatti portrays his loyal manager Joe Gould . The film follows Braddock ’s journey from wash - up fighter to unexpected champion , capturing the era ’s struggle and hope .

Renée Zellweger brought passion and commiseration to her part as the struggling wife of washed - up bagger James J. Braddock in Ron Howard ’s depression - era mutant dramaCinderella Man . Zellweger starred opposite Russell Crowe as Mae Braddockin a functioning full of grief as she worried for the wellbeing of her family while struggling with the threat of her husband being killed in a boxing match . Zellweger like an expert portrayed the difficulties of provide for a family during this difficult menstruation in American history and the enigma she faced about whether to endorse her husband ’s professing was the worked up core ofCinderella Man .

8One True Thing (1998)

As Ellen Gulden

In a masterclass portrayal of invert responsibilities , Renée Zellweger proved she could hold her own opposite screen legend Meryl Streepin the family dramaOne rightful Thing . Zellweger played Ellen Gulden , the 20 - something writer who was forced to put her spirit on hold to care for her dying mother , who had been diagnose with cancer . Through this , Ellen discovered the straight challenges of her mother ’s province , now localise on her , the unfaithfulness of her father , and the strong point and weaknesses of both her parent . One unfeigned Thingwas an effective drama that allot with serious topics without feel overly sentimental .

One rightful Thingwas an effective drama that dealt with serious subject without feeling too sentimental .

Through this , Ellen come across the unfeigned challenge of her female parent ’s responsibilities , now place on her , the infidelity of her father , and the strengths and weakness of both her parents . One True Thingwas an effectual drama that consider with serious matter without feel overly sentimental .

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7Nurse Betty (2000)

As Betty Sizemore

Nurse Bettywas a quirky black drollery with a sorry foundation as Renée Zellweger played a Kansas woman of the house who , after witnessing her husband ’s gruesome slaying , enters a fugue state and assumes the identity of a nanny from her favorite soap opera . With a strong brook cast let in Morgan Freeman , Chris Rock , and Greg Kinnear , Nurse Bettywas full of comedic endowment and was the uncommon comedy that was as emotionally deep as it was laugh - out - loud hilarious . Nurse Betterwon Best Screenplay at the Cannes Film Festivaland stood an former 2000s underappreciated comedic gem .

6Judy (2019)

As Judy Garland

lead by Rupert Goold , Judy is a 2019 biopic about The Wizard of Oz maven Judy Garland . The picture show takes place in the winter of 1968 when she headlined several sold - out concert . Judy starred Renée Zellweger as Judy Garland , who won an Oscar for her operation at the 2020 Academy Awards .

Renée Zellweger take home the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of screen caption Judy Garlandin the unmanageable last years of her sprightliness inJudy . A transformative execution , Zellweger brought commiseration and empathy to the fib of the wearied melodic icon as the resplendence day of her past were behind her and she fall ever further into dependence and kinsperson hassle . WhileJudyhit upon many of the same notes as other tumultuous stars ' biopics , Zellweger play the role with such ability and conviction that she brought new life to a well - worn story route .

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Cinderella Man, directed by Ron Howard, stars Russell Crowe as boxer James J. Braddock, whose comeback during the Great Depression inspires a nation. Renée Zellweger plays his supportive wife Mae, while Paul Giamatti portrays his loyal manager Joe Gould. The film follows Braddock’s journey from washed-up fighter to unexpected champion, capturing the era’s struggles and hopes.

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Directed by Rupert Goold, Judy is a 2019 biopic about The Wizard of Oz star Judy Garland. The film takes place in the winter of 1968 when she headlined several sold-out concerts. Judy starred Renée Zellweger as Judy Garland, who won an Oscar for her performance at the 2020 Academy Awards.

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