News | Entertainment
17 Jul 2025 11:22
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Renee Zellweger says acting is "failure" at her journalism goal

    The 50-year-old star admitted a film career was never her plan as she actually studied with the aim of becoming a writer, before taking a drama course during her time at the University of Texas which sparked her interest in the art


    She told Extra: "This was actually not on the agenda.

    "I went to UT to write; I was going to be a journalist or writer in some capacity, so this is failure at becoming a journalist."

    Renee's career has gone from strength to strength, and the actress - who is earning plaudits and award season acclaim for her leading performance in 'Judy' - revealed this time of year is a reminder of how far she's come.

    She explained: "I watched something, an acceptance speech by Gary Oldman, I guess a couple years ago. He was accepting his award and he said, the coolest part about it is he can say, 'I was there.'

    "And to be in the company of so many people that have so much history in this industry and to look at all they've contributed and the significance of their work and what it means after so many years.

    "It's very moving, actually. It's very moving to feel that, 'Ooh, some of these folks are my contemporaries.'

    "It's surprising to look around and realise so much time has passed in the company of so many fantastic people for so many years. It's just a very special night."

    Meanwhile, this week Renee - who had already won a Golden Globe this month for her role as Judy Garland - paid tribute to the iconic actress as she accepted a Critics' Choice Award for the same performance.

    She said: "I feel so lucky to be a part of this celebration of the importance of Judy Garland's legacy, and her humanity, and everything she taught us.

    "Thank you one more time for the ride of a lifetime."

    © 2025 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     17 Jul: Jennifer Aniston's rumoured lover Jim Curtis gushed about the new "love" in his life after the pair were spotted getting cosy on vacation
     17 Jul: Tomorrowland's main stage catches fire days before festival's start
     17 Jul: Kerry Katona was "so scared" about her boob job
     17 Jul: From tea towels to TV remotes: eight everyday bacterial hotspots – and how to clean them
     17 Jul: Hannah Waddingham says Ted Lasso season four is like a "beloved dog that was buried" and now "exhumed"
     17 Jul: Anne-Marie's postnatal anxiety was "so bad" she didn't want to be left alone following the birth of her first child
     17 Jul: Rihanna wishes she could "slow down" amid her pregnancy
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    How much have the All Blacks selectors tinkered for Saturday's third test against France? More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Electricity companies could face further rules, if the latest measures to drive down prices don't work More...



     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Jennifer Aniston's rumoured lover Jim Curtis gushed about the new "love" in his life after the pair were spotted getting cosy on vacation 11:10

    Rugby:
    How much have the All Blacks selectors tinkered for Saturday's third test against France? 11:07

    Living & Travel:
    Tomorrowland's main stage catches fire days before festival's start 11:07

    Environment:
    Alaska has been rattled by a magnitude 7.3 earthquake, about 20 kilometres deep - prompting a local tsunami warning 11:07

    Law and Order:
    Police are investigating the death of a man found deceased on a bus in central Auckland this morning 10:47

    Entertainment:
    Kerry Katona was "so scared" about her boob job 10:40

    Entertainment:
    From tea towels to TV remotes: eight everyday bacterial hotspots – and how to clean them 10:37

    Soccer:
    Welsh football club Wrexham look set to sign All Whites defender Libby Cacace for the looming English Championship campaign 10:27

    National:
    Why Russia is not taking Trump’s threats seriously 10:27

    National:
    Why is Israel bombing Syria? 10:17


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd