Renée Zellweger's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Renée Zellweger.
Renée Zellweger is a highly acclaimed American actress recognized with numerous awards, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. By 2007, she had risen to become one of the world's highest-paid actresses, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1986: Essay Contest Win
In 1986, Renée Zellweger's academic paper, "The Karankawas and Their Roots", won third place in the first-ever Houston Post High School Natural Science Essay Contest.
1994: Love and a .45
In 1994, Renée Zellweger starred in the crime comedy "Love and a .45", earning an Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance.
1996: Jerry Maguire Role
In 1996, Renée Zellweger gained wider recognition for her role in "Jerry Maguire", earning a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.
April 1997: Named "Hollywood's Next Wave of Stars"
In April 1997, Renée Zellweger was named part of "Hollywood's Next Wave of Stars" by Vanity Fair.
2000: Nurse Betty
In 2000, Renée Zellweger starred in "Nurse Betty", winning her first Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
2000: Starring Role in Nurse Betty
In 2000, Renée Zellweger starred in the black comedy "Nurse Betty", winning a Golden Globe Award for her performance.
2001: Bridget Jones's Diary
In 2001, Renée Zellweger starred as Bridget Jones in the romantic comedy "Bridget Jones's Diary", gaining her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
2001: E!'s Top 20 Entertainers
In 2001, Renée Zellweger was placed on E!'s "Top 20 Entertainers" list, recognizing her rising prominence in the entertainment industry.
2002: Roxie Hart in Chicago
In 2002, Renée Zellweger portrayed Roxie Hart in the musical "Chicago", earning her another nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
2002: White Oleander and Chicago
In 2002, Renée Zellweger starred in "White Oleander" and "Chicago", receiving nominations and awards for her performances in both films.
2003: Down with Love and Cold Mountain
In 2003, Renée Zellweger starred in "Down with Love" and "Cold Mountain", winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for "Cold Mountain".
2003: People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People
In 2003, Renée Zellweger was chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world, highlighting her public image and appeal.
2003: Academy Award for Cold Mountain
In 2003, Renée Zellweger won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the war film "Cold Mountain".
2004: Shark Tale and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
In 2004, Renée Zellweger voiced a character in the film "Shark Tale", and reprised her role in "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason", earning another Golden Globe nomination.
May 24, 2005: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
On May 24, 2005, Renée Zellweger received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to the motion picture industry.
2006: Forbes Top 100 Celebrities List
In 2006, Renée Zellweger ranked number 72 in the "Top 100 Celebrities" list made by Forbes, indicating her significant financial success and influence.
2007: Highest-Paid Actresses
By 2007, Renée Zellweger had become one of the world's highest-paid actresses, marking a significant achievement in her career.
2007: Miss Potter and Bee Movie
In 2007, Renée Zellweger portrayed Beatrix Potter in "Miss Potter", also serving as executive producer. She also lent her voice to "Bee Movie" and was awarded the Women in Film Crystal award.
September 2019: Judy Premieres at Telluride and Toronto International Film Festivals
In September 2019, the biographical drama 'Judy', starring Renée Zellweger as Judy Garland, premiered to positive reviews at the Telluride Film Festival and also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2019. Her performance was considered the finest of her career and garnered numerous awards.
2019: Television and Judy Garland Biopic
In 2019, Renée Zellweger starred in her first major television role in the Netflix series "What/If", and portrayed Judy Garland in the biopic "Judy", winning the Academy Award for Best Actress.
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