Renée Zellweger Had Real Stage Fright as Judy Garland

Renée Zellweger discussed with Ellen what it was like getting into character to play Judy Garland in the new movie, “Judy.” The star admitted to getting real stage fright, and how it was good that she was able to capture a real representation of Judy’s fatigue by using prosthetic makeup.
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[@stevncod]

If you watch her interviews she NEVER sits down before the host out of respect. Class act.

[@marikiemarie7622]

Its supposed to be the guest sitting first because they are the guest.

[@CountryCowboy008]

@@marikiemarie7622 no. If you're in someone's house, never sit down unless the owner asked you to

[@calliefrye9157]

i shared the same observation on my page about that too!

[@marikiemarie7622]

@@CountryCowboy008 lol a country cowboy would never say that. You ever heard of southern hospitality. If you are "invited" into to my home, you are a guest and will be treated with honor. I actually wouldn't give a hoot of you sat down first or if I did. Lol I'm no judge!!! You can take a seat in my house when ever you like . But secondly...no one mentioned a home.... this is a talk show

[@pinkorchid2044]

classy woman

[@effeeffe2917]

Renée Zellweger looks like Renée Zellweger again and I think it's awesome.

[@Gisellej80]

Yes

[@EK-dt4cp]

Effe Effe came here to say the same thing!

[@suzysmith9186]

Right????? I was so happy to see that!

[@lancedukel3436]

She looks great!

[@aliengranpa]

How though? Its like she went back in time!

[@MsEdamm]

Her dancing in the beginning made me so happy....

[@Bushidojihi]

Me too, weirdly, it gives me hope.

[@floramajesty6679]

Yes, ITS so natural and exciting to see, even makes you happy !

[@ferasabdullah3442]

MsEdamm SAME HERE INDEED! ♥️

[@skr6552]

Which song is that??

[@arjunjain5714]

@@skr6552 story of my life- one direction

[@ArchdukeOfBelgrade]

She looks good. Like herself again. Her body in What/If is sick 🔥 Glad she is back ❤

[@adamhornik8730]

🤣😅😄😃

[@iseiroko1618]

And the Oscar goes to...Renee Zelweger for JUDY...

[@missyb9438]

isei roko of course. How predictable

[@donaldmcauliffe7653]

I agree she be the best actress of the year

[@antoniafaheerty6980]

Havnt even seen the movie yet and I agree.

[@alexarambula82]

It was a great great GREAT performance

[@atinyhorse1455]

It’s gonna be between her, Scarlett Johansson and Saoirse Ronan.

[@alexisfinlay2408]

Renee seems like such a sweet, deeply talented person with a sensitive heart.

[@Fantasvale]

Yeah and she makes me think that...maybe because of her sensitivity, Hollywood kinda crushed her a little...

[@louiserowland9940]

To right I agree

[@d.7416]

I always loved Renée Zellweger so much. She has such a beautiful charisma, absolutely magical and special.

[@cristina00007]

I had tears in my eyes watching her dancing to this song just being silly and carefree. She really looks good. 😍 She deserves the world.

[@cammieking9579]

I adore Renee Zellweger, I'm so happy she's back to acting, I missed her movies!!

[@jwelch5742]

Renee Zellweger hasn't been nominated for Oscars for 16 years since 2004. 16 years later, she got another Oscar nomination this year and won for playing Judy Garland in Judy. Renee Zellweger is the third actress to play Judy Garland to win for acting award since Tammy Blanchard and Judy Davis for which they both Emmy Award for Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows.

[@tdepp2311]

Rene is such an underrated actor. I need to see this movie

[@anggrekbulan100]

No she is not. She won Academy Award, 3 Golden Globes and the highest paid actress in 2007.

[@jaredtalbeaux8102]

Yeah what are you talking about? She won an oscar!

[@aboukord9328]

hi you want talk to me i want improve my english

[@abdulaji8395]

Vicki Dewi wow which movie for academy

[@da96103]

She's Roxie Hart and Bridget Jones. What else you need?

[@borderlandwerun]

That dance in the beginning was lovely. She seems happy. She must have really needed that time off.

[@DazzlingRainbowMagic]

Ellen: “were you known as a singer before this?” Chicago: “am I a joke to you?”

[@kkandsims4612]

Lily for reals tho I was like ummm Chicago in miss potter she sings will you teach me how to dance when he asked her about the music box I love her version of that sing

[@harrypotteravenclaw]

Even the audience stirred a bit, she needs to do her research

[@harrypotteravenclaw]

Reminds e of when she forgot that Katy Perry was married, she makes these mistakes way too often

[@marymary1888]

She’s so ignorant ..Ellen get with it

[@marymary1888]

Who wouldn’t know who Judy Garland was...

[@Dawn-24-27]

I LOVE her entrance! Beautiful soul!

[@FF-fb3vd]

yesss

[@nickb9575]

It’s a sin to not know who Judy Garland is! She is incomparable, the one & only! Can’t wait to see this film, Renée deserves all the credit & accolades sure to come her way!

[@tammys701]

Well said!! 🙏💕

[@LexiiMarii]

Agreed! I just also wish that Judy could have gotten as much credit when she was alive. Her life wasn't all the greatest. R.i.p beautiful angel ❤

[@cornflakegirl1718]

I agree, Judy Garland is a timeless icon.

[@dhsf5937]

@@LexiiMarii Judy get credit but suffer a lot, and wasnt paid enough for her success

[@genevievesage]

I weirdly teared up as Renee came out and danced -- like she maybe for the first time in public "took up space" and enjoyed herself for the first time. I became a fan at that moment.

[@adamszayden8330]

Hello Genevieve

[@pepikosartisticus9166]

I smell an Oscar nomination...excellent performance by Renee. 👏👏👏

[@rioaditomo]

She's so cute. And I kinda miss Bridget too. ❤️

[@EveryOtherIsInUse]

She looks RADIANT. and what if was a fantastic show - she is a tremendously talented actress and it was a joy to see her on Ellen 😍

[@sieekakhan6761]

She was so good in Bridget Jone's Diary that i honestly thought she was British when I watched it

[@xaviotesharris891]

I asked a British friend a year or so ago how good Renee's accent was, and my friend was surprised to learn she wasn't British.

[@briandouglas5098]

Renee is just a beautiful person inside and out

[@rice6682]

WOW Renée.... she looks so gorgeous and her eyes always have those smiling eyes.

[@jessewarner7962]

That’s sweet. And true!

[@eb3l86]

yeah her eyes... they call it xanax lol

[@floramajesty6679]

twinkle eyes 😃😃

[@alexpolicarpio5352]

She had me at "hello"

[@malpete]

Alex Policarpio same here, love her since that movie ❤️😁

[@emme_elli1454]

She's so beautiful! Her eyes are always smiling! ❤

[@alidz9885]

that movie was SPECTACULAR. She is just a very talented actress, very moving. She portrayed her with so much dignity and emotion. I was really touched by it. Bravo bravo bravo !

[@claireamer1]

Alexis DE SOUSA I totally agree.watched it yest and loved it

[@landonfise8321]

Her and Ellen Pompeo has a very similar personality and features

[@browndemon386]

renee is of Sami heritage though

[@superhoriguy3164]

@@browndemon386 European bloodlines so never know

[@IrahButterfly]

ahahha ikr the whisper talking and the laugh

[@LM-tb9ex]

Landon Fise i said the same thing lol!!!

[@JayBird227]

Landon Fise agree

[@AussieLarrikan]

I had no idea how naturally beautifu Renée is as well as an amazing dancer 💃🏼

[@agustinshanoon5057]

Actually she had tons of work done on her face. But probably the best work done on a celebrity.

[@pertelote4526]

@@agustinshanoon5057 Definitely, she is hardly recognisable nowadays, but I like her anyway.

[@jamesphillips9671]

I can't imagine how it must feel to be that happy, her spirit shines through her....

[@elusiveveeyesxxx]

James Phillips well I hope you do everyone deserves full happiness 😘

[@alinocencio1798]

she has one of the most iconic faces in the industry.. one day her life will be told just like Judy.. and an actress will represent her and say how remarkable her life was..

[@raquelra5878]

Renée is really cute and adorable! I can't wait to watch this film. She really seems to have done an amazing job! Such a talented lady. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for her... She really deserves an Oscar!

[@DanielePimentel]

Sabe onde posso assistir aqui no Brasil a entrevista completa?

[@GolnazJamsheed]

She has to win an Oscar for Judy!!

[@Dukiduledoozy]

Hope not.

[@nikkigoddess450]

Golnaz Jamsheed Yes 100% YES ! Rene deserves the Oscar ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@MrJamberee]

And she will. She became Judy Garland for this movie.

[@rishbitakhosla9169]

And she did... awesome performance

[@xero_theory7056]

@@Dukiduledoozy haha. In your face!

[@bell.videography]

what freakin world are we living in where people don’t know who Judy Garland is

[@mkbaheej]

I dont know. Who is Judy ?

[@kafroula82]

she is referring to younger generations obviously

[@ebayguy38]

@@mkbaheej she was Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.

[@itsathi6055]

Afroditi ok but I’m 16 and I grew up watching her movies with the rest of my generation. Even if u don’t know her that well, everyone has seen the wizard of oz

[@kafroula82]

@@itsathi6055 i do know her that well and watched wizard of oz more than once. How are you so certain that the rest of your generation has watched the film?

[@Lubbylove89]

She's adorable and such a great actress. I can't wait to see her win her 2nd Oscar for Judy.

[@davidchan2867]

One of my favorite actresses, I have always love her voice and her calmness......hope she will win her second Oscar next year.

[@lynnchotoocho9713]

She was really good in "New In Town ".

[@Decembergirl1996]

I keep forgetting she’s not British...

[@browndemon386]

She's a sami

[@faaryaa]

I knowwwwwww… she is Bridget-forever for me.

[@NitaHair]

I know. About 2 weeks before I saw the Judy trailer,I watched Bridget Jones on TV.

[@Joby1980]

I keep forgetting she’s not Asian

[@samanthawilliams5814]

Me too! She's always Bridget to me 🖤

[@harrydecker8731]

I'm a boomer and grew up watching Judy Garland in movies and on television. Renee Zellweger's performance of Judy blew me away. Felt like Judy had never left us. Definitely hope Renee gets Oscar for best actress!

[@Javier-bu9jk]

Award for Best guest dance entrance Ellen ever had goes tooo... Winner : RENEE ZELLWEGER 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jodiurlacher145]

She has her face back!!! She hasn’t looked anything like herself in like 8-9 years! So glad she found a better doctor so she could fix whatever time as messed up!!!

[@joshsantiago4397]

I think it's also because she lost a lot of weight. But yeah, she needed a better doctor.

[@gtoyadhatagyab8013]

I wish the same thing could be said for Meg Ryan. But nope

[@shadowyuiop]

I think it’s the weight loss and aging She looks great

[@nocturnal992]

Didnt expect her to be so thin, but what suits her

[@redsloane879]

@@nocturnal992 would've needed to be so thin for Judy....and it worked also in What If. She looks great though....not scrawny like Angelina!

[@waynejarrell1]

So down to earth and genuinely appreciative of the compliments.

[@Tebatso6333]

She looks radiant all the time 😻😻😻

[@kiruyo1253]

I love the way she dance !

[@maeflower522]

Renee Zellweger looks amazing. I know she slightly altered her face a few years ago, and now her face is back to normal, THANK GOODNESS. She aging beautifully!

[@vonniemariep4619]

maeflower522 Renee said she never had plastic surgery

[@feridedogan7653]

@@vonniemariep4619 she had fillers or Something her eyes and the Volume of her face Change completly. Now she Looks normal again. I still think she Looks the best ,when shes not ultraslim but she s more Happy slim.

[@EpicDreamer_]

She kinda looks like Portia, with mannerisms and behaving. Great show!

[@marikiemarie7622]

She looks, acts and sounds like meridith from grey's anatomy

[@L7540]

Tessa marie Renee looks like Ellen Pompeo who looks like Portia. I thought they were related when greys anatomy started lol

[@marikiemarie7622]

@@L7540 I agree she looks like Ellen Pompeo ..but not so much Portia.. I dont think they look anything alike. Lol

[@misterdave75]

she's like Portia and Meredith Grey daughter

[@loneshe-wolf2692]

Yes!

[@princessjulia5646]

I saw this film yesterday. OMG RENEE WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. This actress must win an oscar for this film. She absolutely has to.

[@littlealyssa88]

I was stunned

[@kirkreid743]

Renee is so darn pretty. And she's probably one the most likeable actresses in Hollywood...maybe second only to Sandra Bullock. I wish her luck at the 2020 Oscars.

[@WhenUrSmilin]

How can young people not know who Judy Garland was unless they were deprived of seeing The Wizard Of Oz??

[@jbjjbb]

People under 30 seem to know nothing older than five years before the day they're experiencing. Zero education.

[@pertelote4526]

@@jbjjbb Adults who live outside the USA and are into different types of music often have no idea who Garland was at all.

[@jbjjbb]

@@pertelote4526 They must have seen her in The Wizard of Oz. That movie seems extremely famous worldwide.

[@jojox9791]

In their defense I guess young kids never say "hey mom who "really" plays batman? They just think hes Batman. So safe to assume if the conversation never came up they would see a photo of her and say "hey there's Dorothy"! Lol. How many can truly name who played the tin man, the lion, Gilda, etc...(dont bother google is too quick 😂😂). BUT having said all this EVERYONE should know who Judy is. (Same with Audrey)

[@pertelote4526]

@@jbjjbb It depends on the country and the decade one was born, I guess. In my country of origin a TV set was considered a luxury for years, especially during the economic crisis of the 1980s when the shops were completely empty. My middle-class parents managed to buy one in the late 1970s; I remember watching films which starred Astaire and Kelly. Similarly, in the Soviet bloc, at least east of the Elbe, American films were either a big no-no for decades or simply unavailable so only few people knew or cared who Garland was; it changed in the 1990s, of course.

[@cesarbaqueiro2972]

Previously singing: Chicago

[@cesarbaqueiro2972]

@Eric Ryan yes

[@CountryCowboy008]

@Eric Ryan but Nicole is EXQUISITE as Virginia Woolf!

[@Murgatroydian]

She had it coming.

[@mlwpost]

@@Murgatroydian HA! Nicely done.

[@iamjane9628]

"Were you known as a singer before this?" Come on Ellen....Chicago??!!?? Notice how graciously and self-effacingly Renee answers that question. She is a class act.

[@SpicyUnicorn]

We clapped until she cried at TIFF for the premiere. I think it was a 3-4 minute standing ovation. Oscar winner for sure.

[@marciafrancisca8356]

am i the only one who got really excited when Story of my life played and Renée came in? ooomggg

[@lorenagoa]

Me too!!! She nailed that too

[@Ernie1978]

I love Renée soo much. Come on, Oscar #2 should happen. Just check the trailer...wow!

[@TiffanyDiMarco]

Renee, if you ever read this...thank you for sharing your talent with us. Class act.

[@koyote2e511]

Renee’ absolutely nailed it as Judy Garland, Award Winning Earner

[@calllialea]

I always loved her posture ever since. So regal.

[@HjCrawford]

Ever since... What?

[@calllialea]

@@HjCrawford i saw her film Chicago

[@edgeworldpictures6831]

Renee's little gurgling giggles are just like Judy's. Unbelievable. Renee tells a story like Judy. Amazing transformation.

[@karenmoncada2000]

She's beautiful, and an excellent actress and the best thing is that she has her beautiful face back! 🌷

[@adamszayden8330]

Hello Karen

[@dalilap4743]

Don't know how anyone can't know who Judy Garland was (I don't care how young they are). I look forward to seeing this.

[@senguptasayn]

Renee was just superb in What If. Just goes on to show her versatility. What a terrific artist!

[@jdc1979]

She looks more like herself now and btw no matter what she looks she still one of the best actresses I’ve seen

[@delusionsofgrandeur1330]

It always surprises me when someone as wildly talented as Rene is as cute, shy and humble as she is

[@josephjohnanzur8139]

Renee Zellweger is absolutely amazing she deserves every award this season for Best Actress in a film.

[@MsTessG]

Her work in "What If" was fabulous as well. She's one of the best actresses of her generation.

[@ArcaneStar1]

Just saw the trailer and it looks incredible! Awesome Job Renee Zellweger! ALso very beautiful :)

[@andreagonzalez-ku3hl]

Renée has this sweet voice that it's just lovely!!

[@LaTataSimo]

I just love Renée, man! Genuine person and great actress! I really hope she's gonna win big for this!

[@antoniodicaprio7792]

Aww she dances real cute

[@BlueSky-uu6et]

She better win an Oscar for Judy!

[@vermeermypeer]

I just saw Judy tonight and Rene's performance is Oscar-worthy.

[@adamszayden8330]

Hello Maria

[@marcos7801]

Ellen:A lot of young people don't know who Judy Garland was.She was Liza Minnelli's mother. Me:A lot of young people don't know who Liza Minnelli is,either.

[@mgdkns6678]

🤣

[@bluephoenix1652]

I know Judy but not Liza and I am 23. Judy is a Wizard of Oz legend.

[@krisvq]

😂🤣😅

[@bewhatYUare]

She’s soooooo beautiful !!!!

[@nolongeractive2581]

i love her omg she’s just a great and chill person

[@Ohsolovely2]

renee is the friend that i wish i had. She sees like such a sweet and kind soul. Love her! She looks just radiant and beautiful.

[@kattycangalayaruiz9297]

Renee Zellweger Is an marvelous Woman...she deserve the oscar✌🏼💕💕💕

[@adamszayden8330]

Hello katty

[@khm2917]

I’ve always found her voice soothing & her face comforting 😍

[@missmeowmix6114]

Agreed.

[@nicolairomanoff4652]

Thank God Renee is back! Hope she gets another Oscar. This time for Best Actress.

[@MrJamberee]

She is getting the Oscar. And she deserves it.

[@fruits36]

And she did

[@greekgoddess4619]

I've always liked Renee, she's beautiful, talented just admire her🖤

[@cam23417]

love Renee, so pretty, an amazing talent, can't wait to see Judy

[@MsBaruschka]

She just seems like such a sweet person omg I want to hug her

[@user-qe6xt4yg2f]

Renee can dance really well. Love her. Great actress loved JUDY.

[@piffpaff9674]

What a sweet person and multi-gifted artist Renée is! She absolutely deserves the OSCAR and many more great roles (and record contracts) to come!

[@andreeailie9053]

She came back......I love this woman! Such a great talent and a pretty lady

[@thelords3394]

I love Renee and her art.

[@allykatt1849]

Renee appears to be so humble. I really like that! She's a great actress. Congrats, Renee! 💞❤💞❤💞

[@kururuky]

She’s smart, talented, beautiful... She’s brilliant. I can’t wait to watch her as Judy. She’s bound to receive a bunch of nominations and I’m completely sure she will deserve them!

[@yelyint5620]

Renée deserves all the praises; I'm so glad she finally re-gains the recognition she deserves. Brilliant actress!

[@joejoebrian1014]

I made it my personal mission to make sure all my nieces and nephews and younger cousins were very aware of Judy Garland. I have every movie she has ever been in. and every June we watch them all. Long Live Judy Garland. the greatest entertainer of the 20th century

[@pattycortes4562]

She looks much more better!!! She is very beautiful and such an excellent actress!!!

[@adamszayden8330]

Hello Patty

[@zaramuhic2771]

Renée is one of my faves💖i love her,one of the top 10 female actors in the last 50 years in my opinion..love that she looks like herself again,she is so gracious and delicate and wellspoken...deserved this Oscar 100%👏👏💖🌺

[@adamszayden8330]

Hello Zara

[@user-zz9pj2xz7m]

Honestly I would watch anything she does. She is so great.

[@annaasmr4668]

How awesome hope everyone reading is having a great day 💕❤️💕😊

[@pikachucharizard1751]

Anna ASMR I hope u have a great day too! :))

[@elisabeth_montgomery]

She looks amazing. Glad to see her back in action.

[@ayahomran-randall2646]

Who doesn't know Judy Garland? I was born in 1982 and I'm not American but I know and adore her.

[@senzhang26]

I like her role in Chicago, saw that movie so many times ! Great actress!

[@thek-popreviewer9627]

Ok,I was not ready for a 1D song😭😰 what a throwback😭❤

[@judas5237]

They did choose the right actress for 'Judy' ...

[@floramajesty6679]

Yes, perfect !👍👍

[@MrThrob411]

Congratulations on your best actress Golden Globe. Love you always! 😘🥰

[@JohnfromBath]

I was an extra on the filming of Judy, and i can honestly say off camera Renee is the loveliest most genuine and friendly person - she truly deserves an Oscar for Judy, i can't wait to see it in the cinema :) xx

[@monicagonzales7257]

Rene is totally Ellen's type.. 🤫🤭

[@savinoyhome3382]

i was thinking the same!!

[@Doriskay22]

Monica Gonzales thats the first thing I thought when I say her coming in

[@NinaWardJ]

yeah!!!.. hahaha

[@j.riffney7939]

Porsha Porsha Porsha she made sure to say her name 🎶say her name🎶enough to click her heels together and Porsha appear. Ellen don't want no problems.

[@EpicDreamer_]

She looks like Portia. Ellen type for sure.

[@juleec25]

She’s so classy and gorgeous! Cannot wait to watch the movie.

[@KCNwokoye]

The most beautiful spirit, wow! She's shining.

[@vickyrae5949]

So so excited to watch this movie. So glad they made it RIP always sweet Judy❤️❤️❤️❤️