What has happened to Renee Zellweger? Fans shocked as the actress debuts dramatic new look at awards bash

The Jerry Maguire actress was hard to recognise as she posed for photos with partner Doyle Bramhall II at the Women In Hollywood Awards
Renee? The actress was sporting a noticeably different look from a few years ago (Photo credit: Frazer Harrison; Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images)
Emma Powell22 October 2014
The Weekender

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Renee Zellweger is known for dramatically changing her look when taking on the lead role in the Bridget Jones’s Diary franchise. However, off camera, the Oscar winning actress has stepped out with her most startling transformation yet.

New woman: Renee has completely overhauled her appearance (Photo credit: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for ELLE)

The 45-year-old looked almost unrecognisable as she flaunted her new style at ELLE's 21st annual Women In Hollywood Awards at the Four Seasons Hotel in California last night.

Biggest fan: Renee's boyfriend Doyle Bramhall II is clearly fond of her new appearance (Photo credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Wearing a long sleeve black dress with lace cut out and black heels, the Jerry Maguire actress posed for photos on the red carpet. It hasn't been confirmed whether Renee has taken up a new beauty regime but her face looked tauter than usual.

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Her boyfriend of two years, musician Doyle Bramhall II, is clearly a fan of her new look as he struggled to keep his hands off of the star as they cuddled and put on an amorous display.

Renee was joined at the event by Jennifer Lawrence who looked stunning in a white lace Oscar de la Renta dress, Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Tina Fey and Jennifer Garner.

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