New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

CHASING RAINBOWS Why Renée never gave up

When it comes to the Oscars, anything is possible. In past years we’ve watched many a surprise take place – hot favourites have missed out, winners have fallen over as they head to the stage or the wrong winner has been announced altogether.

So, although Renée Zellweger is the hot ticket to win Best Actress for her performance in Judy, she’s certainly not counting her chickens yet and is actually still getting her head around the fact she’s even in the race for the coveted award, given the extended break she took from acting.

Though Renée says now that acting is her life’s passion, it wasn’t always the case. In fact, it was “a big mistake” that she even fell into the industry.

“I’m a failed journalist,” she tells. “I went to school to write - I failed

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