Birthplace: Houston, Texas

Role That Made Her Famous:
Playing the single mom who falls for her boss (Tom Cruise) in the romantic comedy, "Jerry Maguire."

Outstanding Achievements:
-Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Cold Mountain"
-Oscar nominee for Best Actress for "Bridget Jones's Diary" and "Chicago"

Renee Zellweger Biography (Courtesy of Miramax Films and "Cold Mountain"):
Prior to winning an Oscar for her role in "Cold Mountain," Renee Zellweger received an Academy Award nomination, a SAG Award and a Golden Globe Award as Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical for her performance as Roxy Hart in the hit musical film "Chicago." The year before, starring in the title role of the smash hit "Bridget Jones’s Diary," Zellweger garnered international acclaim and an Oscar and Golden Globe nomination.
Zellweger’s other recent films include "White Oleander" and "Down With Love," a satirical homage to the Rock Hudson/Doris Day sex comedies, co-starring opposite Ewan McGregor. In 2004, Zellweger will be heard in the animated comedy "Sharkslayer" and will reprise her role in "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason."