Oscar-winner Renee Zellweger turns 56: a look back (36 images)

By UPI Staff

Two-time Oscar winner Renee Zellweger, known most for her roles in "Jerry Maguire," "Nurse Betty," "Down with Love," "Chicago," "Judy" and the "Bridget Jones's Diary" films, turns 56 on Friday. Here's a look back at her career through the years.

Renee Zellweger arrives at the premiere of "Nurse Betty" on September 6, 2000 in New York City. Zellweger plays Betty in the film. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI

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Jim Carrey (L) and then fiancé Zellweger attend the premiere of "The Grinch" in Los Angeles on November 8, 2000. Photo by Star Max/Russ Einhorn/UPI

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Zellweger arrives for the Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit of "Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years" on April 23, 2001. Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI

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Zellweger arrives for the VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards held on October 19, 2001 in New York City. Zellweger won the Red Carpet award. Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI

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