Why Did Renée Zellweger Take a 6-Year Break From Acting? Bridget Jones Actress Reveals

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In an open discussion prior to the launch of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, scheduled for release in February 2025, Renée Zellweger reveals her six-year break from acting.

2-time Academy Award winner Renee Zellweger has disclosed that a challenging phase in her life led to her six-year break from acting, starting in 2010. This hiatus concluded with her return to the screen in the 2016 film Bridget Jones’s Baby.

In a discussion about her departure, Zellweger expressed that she felt creatively drained and unsatisfied with her ongoing projects. She pointed out that she had been revisiting similar emotional scenarios repeatedly, leading to a sense of monotony in her work.

Regarding the reason for her break, Zellweger explained in an interview with British Vogue that she felt compelled to take a step back. She grew tired of hearing her own voice and found herself repeating the same emotional experiences during work. It was like she was always saying, “Oh my gosh, listen to you. Are you feeling sad again, Renee? Oh, is this your angry voice?

Although Zellweger was absent from Hollywood, she kept herself occupied in various ways. She delved into music, studied international law, undertook housebuilding projects, and took care of rescue dogs. Furthermore, she co-established a production company, arranged a fundraiser to aid a friend battling an illness, and spent more quality time with her family members, godchildren, and pets.

Lately, Renée Zellweger’s comeback has earned praise from critics, even winning an Oscar for her portrayal of Judy Garland in the 2019 biopic “Judy.” Her upcoming movie, “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” is set to premiere on Valentine’s Day. This new installment, derived from Helen Fielding’s book, depicts Bridget in her 50s as a vibrant and contemporary widow navigating modern life.

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2025-01-16 11:08