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Renée Zellweger Explains Why She “Needed To” Quit Acting For 6 Years

Following the busiest few years of her career, Renée Zellweger enjoyed a much-needed six-year hiatus.

“I built a house, rescued a pair of older doggies, created a partnership that led to a production company, advocated for and fundraised with a sick friend, and spent a lot of time with family and godchildren and driving across the country with the dogs. Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, which is scheduled to premiere on Valentine’s Day, sees Zellweger’s titular character in her early 50s, navigating modern life and juggling motherhood. In addition to returning cast members Zellweger, Firth, Grant, Patrick Dempsey and Emma Thompson, the sequel also stars Leo Woodall, Chiwetel Eijofor, Isla Fisher, Josette Simon, Nico Parker and Leila Farzad.

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