Renee Zellweger opened up in a rare new interview about her career beginnings, especially with the project that gave her the push she needed, 1996's Jerry Maguire.MORE: Renee Zellweger and Ant Anstead stun fans with PDA packed photo during very special weddingIn an interview with Sirius XM's The Jess Cagle Podcast, the host talked to the actress about first seeing her make the press rounds when she was cast in the Tom Cruise-starrer.VIDEO: The Thing About Pam official trailer"They brought this young woman in, this is Renee, she's from Texas," he said. "And they said that she's going to be in this new movie with Tom Cruise.""You weren't a deer in the headlights, but I was like 'wow, this is a very different kind of person to be put into this big media machine'," he continued. MORE: Renee Zellweger reveals personal reason she stepped away from the spotlight"What was that time like for you, because it was suddenly going from not famous to being in the biggest movie with the biggest star and all of this attention?"Renee eventually paused before answering: "Yeah, that was weird," which elicited a chuckle from the hosts.
Why Renée Zellweger Says It Was 'Serendipity' That She Met Ant Anstead
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Renée Zellweger, love was basically written in the stars. It's been almost a year since reports first emerged of the actress' budding romance with boyfriend Ant Anstead, the TV host who was briefly married to Christina Haack. He and the Oscar winner met on an episode of the show he co-hosts, -- an encounter that seems serendipitous to Zellweger now considering what led up to them crossing paths. As she recalled in a new interview as the April cover star of , the actress recalled watching an episode of a series hosted by the Property Brothers in which celebrities show their gratitude to special people in their lives with a renovation. At the time, -- a spinoff that focused on cars instead of homes -- was in production with Anstead, and Zellweger wanted to pay it forward.
Having recently lost her publicist and friend, Nanci Ryder, who died in June 2020 at 67 after fighting ALS, the actress worked on two cars for the twin brothers who cared for Ryder as nurses. And, as fans know now, the opportunity also brought her together with Anstead.When asked if her boyfriend was possibly a gift from her late friend, “Yeah, we do joke about that,” Zellweger said.
“She’s always doing her best. It made me smile.
It made me smile to think on this, yeah, the serendipity of it all."A post shared by ant anstead (@ant_anstead)For Anstead, their fortuitous romance was not one he saw coming on a TV car show. «The right time is often the most unexpected,» he previously told ET.
HGTV’s Christina Hall Lands New Series ‘Christina in the Country’ After ‘Flip or Flop’ Ends
Emily Longeretta Real estate and design expert Christina Hall, best known as co-host of HGTV’s “Flip or Flop” and host of “Christina on the Coast,” is sharing her new adventures in her third series. The six-episode docuseries, “Christina in the Country,” is slated to air later this year and will follow Hall on her next chapter in life as she expands her design business across the country and puts down roots at a Tennessee farm.Used to living an active, outdoor lifestyle in Southern California, the designer will take a different step with her three children and new husband Josh Hall.
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Christina Haack marries realtor Joshua Hall
Christina Haack is no longer a single woman. The HGTV star has officially married Joshua Hall, whom she's been dating since last year, Fox News Digital can confirm. Haack confirmed her engagement to Hall, who is a realtor, in the fall of 2021.
Christina Haack Secretly Married: ‘Flip Or Flop’ Star Weds Joshua Hall After Less Than 1 Year Together
Christina Haack, 38, secretly got married to her fiancé Joshua Hall, according to TMZ. The couple, who got engaged in Sept. 2021, reportedly tied the knot in California within the past six months, as evident by Christina’s real estate license. The former Flip or Flop star changed her name to “Christina Hall” on the license which TMZ obtained. She’s done the same on her Instagram page. Christina and Joshua reportedly have plans to host an “intimate ceremony” with close friends and family to celebrate their marriage in the near future.
Surprise! Christina Haack and Joshua Hall Are Married
Just married! Christina Haack and Joshua Hall have tied the knot after more than one year of dating, according to reports.
Renée Zellweger: Producer Told Me to Drink Wine Before Nude Scene Because ‘Then You’ll Do It’
Zack Sharf Renée Zellweger revealed in a recent Harper’s Bazaar cover story that a producer once offered her alcohol on set before she was supposed to perform a nude scene. The two-time Oscar winner did not name the project, and she stressed she was not a victim in the situation.
Renée Zellweger Reveals The Sad Story Behind How She Came To Meet Boyfriend Ant Anstead
There is more to the story of Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead’s meet-cute than we realized — and there’s a surprising amount of sadness in their love story!
Renee Zellweger Says ‘Serendipity’ Led to Her Romance With Ant Anstead: ‘We Do Joke About That’
A fateful encounter. Renée Zellweger opened up about how she met her boyfriend, Ant Anstead — and explained his connection to one of her friends.
Christina Haack Gushes Over Sons Brayden and Hudson’s Bond Amid ‘Complicated’ Life Post-Divorce
The sweetest siblings! Christina Haack shares sons Brayden and Hudson with ex-husbands Tarek El Moussa and Ant Anstead, respectively — and the brothers have the best bond.
Renee Zellweger Reveals How She Met Boyfriend Ant Anstead
Renee Zellweger is opening up about her love life.
Renée Zellweger Shares Sweet, Yet Sad Story Of How She Met Boyfriend Ant Anstead
How it all began! Renée Zellweger revealed the origin story of her red-hot romance with boyfriend Ant Anstead! The Oscar winner, 52 opened up about the “serendipitous” meeting between her and the British television host, 42, in 2021 that ended up igniting their love for each other. While the introduction was undoubtedly an adorable meet-cute, there was also a shadow of sadness to it, as Renee was grieving the loss of her good friend and publicist Nanci Ryder, who passed way in June 2020 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Tarek El Moussa Thanks Christina Haack as ‘Flip or Flop’ Officially Ends: I Wish You ‘The Best’
The final Flip or Flop. Tarek El Moussa reflected on his and ex-wife Christina Haack’s HGTV show as it came to an end after 10 seasons.
Ant Anstead and Girlfriend Renee Zellweger Pack on the PDA in Sweet Tribute: ‘This Lady’
Kiss kiss! As Ant Anstead’s romance with Renée Zellweger has continued to heat up, the England native couldn’t resist sharing their love.