Renee Zellweger is an American actress, producer, and singer who has been in the entertainment industry since the early 1990s. She is best known for her roles in films such as Jerry Maguire, Bridget Jones's Diary, Chicago, and Cold Mountain. She won an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award for her performance in the 2003 film Cold Mountain. Zellweger has also received critical acclaim for her performances in other films such as Nurse Betty, Me, Myself & Irene, and Cinderella Man. She is one of the most successful actresses of her generation and continues to be a major force in Hollywood.