Carol Alt: Renee Zellweger's New Look Spawned From 'An Issue With Her Lids'

Former Supermodel Carol Alt On What Spawned Renee Zellweger's New Look
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Renee Zellweger's dramatically changed look has been a large part of the media narrative as of late, with Zellweger coming forth and claiming that it's simply a result of her living "a different, happy, more fulfilling life."

But that's not what former supermodel Carol Alt heard, she explained in a HuffPost Live interview on Wednesday.

"I know Renee had an issue with her lids. They were very heavy and I believe what she was having was that kind of an issue," she told host Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani.

The Sports Illustrated cover girl wishes Zellweger had been more open about getting a procedure done, as well as her reasons for doing it.

"I think that she should've just said 'I had a medical issue. I had to take care of it. My lids were heavy'," she said. "I have several girlfriends who have heavy lids and did that, because they couldn't fully open their eye."

Despite reports of the contrary, the 53-year-old says she's never had any work done herself because she's afraid of scarring.

"Life & Style -- thank you guys by the way, I'm very flattered -- said I had [a surgery] when you cut your eye lids -- I was flattered!," she laughed.

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UCSF Medical Center And The Painted Turtle Present A Starry Evening Of Music, Comedy & Surprises(01 of52)
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 10: Renee Zellweger attends the UCSF Medical Center and The Painted Turtle Present A Starry Evening of Music, Comedy & Surprises at Davies Symphony Hall on March 10, 2014 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images for The Painted Turtle) (credit:Getty Images)
UCSF Medical Center And The Painted Turtle Present A Starry Evening Of Music, Comedy & Surprises(02 of52)
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 10: Renee Zellweger attends the UCSF Medical Center and The Painted Turtle Present A Starry Evening of Music, Comedy & Surprises at Davies Symphony Hall on March 10, 2014 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images for The Painted Turtle) (credit:Getty Images)
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Renee Zellweger attends Giorgio Armani's "One Night Only New York fashion show on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
Giorgio Armani - One Night Only NYC - SuperPier - Arrivals(04 of52)
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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 24: Actress Renee Zellweger attends Giorgio Armani - One Night Only New York at SuperPier on October 24, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Miu Miu - Front Row - PFW F/W 2013(05 of52)
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PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 06: Rene Zellweger attends the Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2013 Ready-to-Wear show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 6, 2013 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"PUNK: Chaos To Couture" Costume Institute Gala(06 of52)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 06: Renee Zellweger attends the Costume Institute Gala for the 'PUNK: Chaos to Couture' exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
85th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals(07 of52)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Actress Renee Zellweger arrives at the Oscars at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Actress Renée Zellweger arrives on the red carpet for the 85th Annual Academy Awards on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO/VALERIE MACON (Photo credit should read VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Hugo By Hugo Boss Arrivals - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2013/14(09 of52)
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BERLIN, GERMANY - JANUARY 17: Renee Zellweger attends Hugo By Hugo Boss Autumn/Winter 2013/14 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin at The Brandenburg Gate on January 17, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images for IMG) (credit:Getty Images)
29th Annual Fashion Group International Night Of Stars(10 of52)
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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 25: Renee Zellweger attends the 29th Annual Fashion Group International Night Of Stars at Cipriani Wall Street on October 25, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations" Costume Institute Gala(11 of52)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Renee Zellweger attends the 'Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations' Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Vera Wang - Front Row - Fall 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week(12 of52)
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: Actress Renee Zellweger attends the Vera Wang Fall 2012 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion at The Stage at Lincoln Center on February 14, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week) (credit:Getty Images)
Carolina Herrera - Front Row - Fall 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week(13 of52)
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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 13: Actress Renee Zellweger attends the Carolina Herrera Fall 2012 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on February 13, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week) (credit:Getty Images)
"Other Desert Cities" Broadway Opening Night After Party(14 of52)
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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 03: Renee Zellweger attends the 'Other Desert Cities' opening night after party at Marriott Marquis on November 3, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by D Dipasupil/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Carolina Herrera - Backstage - Spring 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week(15 of52)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Actress Renee Zellweger and Carolina Herrera pose backstage at the Carolina Herrera Spring 2012 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theater at Lincoln Center on September 12, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Joe Corrigan/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week) (credit:Getty Images)
Carolina Herrera - Backstage - Spring 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week(16 of52)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Renee Zellweger poses backstage at the Carolina Herrera Spring 2012 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theater at Lincoln Center on September 12, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Joe Corrigan/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week) (credit:Getty Images)
Carolina Herrera - Front Row - Spring 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week(17 of52)
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Actress Renee Zellweger and Olivia Munn attend the Carolina Herrera Spring 2012 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theater at Lincoln Center on September 12, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week) (credit:Getty Images)
"Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Costume Institute Gala At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art - Arrivals(18 of52)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Actress Renee Zellweger attends the 'Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty' Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Renee Zellweger Sighting In Milan(19 of52)
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MILAN, ITALY - APRIL 06: Actress Renee Zellweger is seen arriving at the Tommy Hilfiger store on April 6, 2011 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Renee Zellweger Attends Tommy Hilfiger Limited Edition Bag Launch For Breast Health International(20 of52)
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MILAN, ITALY - APRIL 06: Actress Renee Zellweger attends Tommy Hilfiger Limited Edition Bag Launch For Breast Health International press conference on April 6, 2011 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Renee Zellweger Attends Tommy Hilfiger Limited Edition Bag Launch For Breast Health International(21 of52)
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MILAN, ITALY - APRIL 06: Actress Renee Zellweger attends Tommy Hilfiger Limited Edition Bag Launch For Breast Health International on April 6, 2011 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
46th Golden Camera Awards - Arrivals(22 of52)
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BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 05: Actress Renee Zellweger attends the 46th Golden Camera Awards at the Axel Springer Haus on February 5, 2011 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute - Arrivals(23 of52)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Actress Renee Zellweger arrives at the 2010 CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute held at The Shrine Auditorium on November 20, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Celebration Of Paul Newman's Hole In The Wall Camps - Arrivals(24 of52)
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 21: Actress Renee Zellweger attends the celebration of Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Camps at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center on October 21, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"American Woman: Fashioning A National Identity" Met Gala - Arrivals(25 of52)
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NEW YORK - MAY 03: Actress Renee Zellweger attends the Costume Institute Gala Benefit to celebrate the opening of the 'American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity' exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 3, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's "An Evening With Women" - Arrivals(26 of52)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - MAY 01: Actress Renee Zellweger attends the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's 'An Evening With Women' on May 1, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Premiere Of "My Own Love Song" At The 2010 Tribeca Film Festival(27 of52)
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NEW YORK - APRIL 22: Actress Renee Zellweger attends the premiere of 'My Own Love Song' during the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center on April 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images For Tribeca Film Festival) (credit:Getty Images)
US actress and jury member Renee Zellweg(28 of52)
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US actress and jury member Renee Zellweger pose for photographers on the red carpet for the awards ceremony of the 60th Berlinale Film Festival in Berlin February 20, 2010. Twenty films are vying for the coveted Golden Bear top prize at the Berlinale film festival taking place from February 11 to 21, 2010. AFP PHOTO / JOHN MACDOUGALL (Photo credit should read JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
16th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute - Arrivals(29 of52)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 19: Actress Renee Zellweger and actress Emily Blunt attend the 16th Annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Tribute at the Four Seasons Hotel on October 19, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
60th Berlin Film Festival - Otouto - Premiere(30 of52)
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BERLIN - FEBRUARY 20: Renee Zellweger attends the 'Otouto' (About Her Brother) Premiere during day ten of the 60th Berlin International Film Festival at the Berlinale Palast on February 20, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
60th Berlin Film Festival - Opening Party(31 of52)
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BERLIN - FEBRUARY 11: Actress Rene Zellweger attends the opening party to the 60th Berlin Film festival at Cafe Moskau on February 11, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
60th Berlin International Film Festival - International Jury - Photocall(32 of52)
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BERLIN - FEBRUARY 11: (L-R) Jury Members Yu Nan and Rene Zellweger attend the International Jury Photocall during day one of the 60th Berlin International Film Festival at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on February 11, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
16th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute - Arrivals(33 of52)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 19: Actress Renee Zellweger attends the 16th Annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Tribute at the Four Seasons Hotel on October 19, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
New York Special Screening of "The September Issue"(34 of52)
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NEW YORK - AUGUST 19: Editor-in-chief of American Vogue, Anna Wintour and actress Renee Zellweger attend the New York special screening of 'The September Issue' at The Museum of Modern Art on August 19, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Vogue Magazine) (credit:Getty Images)
Premiere Of " My One And Only" - Arrivals(35 of52)
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NEW YORK - AUGUST 18: Actress Renee Zellweger attends the premiere of 'My One And Only' at the Paris Theatre on August 18, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"The Model As Muse: Embodying Fashion" Costume Institute Gala - Arrivals(36 of52)
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NEW YORK - MAY 04: Actress Renee Zellweger attends 'The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion' Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
US actress Renee Zellweger poses on the(37 of52)
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US actress Renee Zellweger poses on the red carpet ahead of the premiere of the film 'My One and Only' by British director Richard Loncraine presented in competition of the 59th Berlinale Film Festival on February 12, 2009 in Berlin. The Berlinale is taking place from February 5 to 15, 2009 with 18 productions vying for the coveted Golden Bear for best picture to be awarded February 14. AFP PHOTO JOHN MACDOUGALL (Photo credit should read JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Club's 2009 Woman of the Year(38 of52)
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CAMBRIDGE, MA - FEBRUARY 5: Renee Zellweger performs a skit Feburary 5, 2009 during the Hasty Pudding Awards annual Woman of the Year Parade in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Each year the awards are given to performers who have made a lasting and impressive contribution to the world of entertainment by the Hasty Pudding Theatricals at Harvard University.(Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Actress Rene Zellweger arrives at the 66(39 of52)
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Actress Rene Zellweger arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. AFP PHOTO/ROBYN BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals(40 of52)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 11: Actress Renee Zellweger arrives at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Actors Renee Zellweger and Viggo Mortens(41 of52)
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Actors Renee Zellweger and Viggo Mortensen (R) arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Appaloosa' on September 17, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California. AFP PHOTO GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Premiere Of New Line Cinema's "Appaloosa" - Arrivals(42 of52)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Actress Renee Zellweger and actor Viggo Mortensen arrive at a special screening of New Line Cinema's 'Appaloosa' held at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater on September 17, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Premiere Of "Appaloosa" - Arrivals - TIFF 2008(43 of52)
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TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 05: Actress Renee Zellweger arrives at the premiere of 'Appaloosa' during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival held at The Visa Screening Room at the Elgin Theatre on September 5, 2008 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by C.J. LaFrance/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Jeux De Dupes - Premiere(44 of52)
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PARIS - APRIL 11: Actress Renee Zellweger attends the premiere of 'Jeux de Dupes' on April 11, 2008 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Leatherheads - Premiere(45 of52)
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ROME - APRIL 10: Actors George Clooney and Renee Zellweger attend the 'Leatherheads' premiere at the Warner Moderno Cinema, April 10, 2008 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Leatherheads - Premiere(46 of52)
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ROME - APRIL 10: Actors George Clooney and Renee Zellweger attend the 'Leatherheads' premiere at the Warner Moderno Cinema, April 10, 2008 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Director and cast member George Clooney(47 of52)
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Director and cast member George Clooney (R) poses with co-star Renee Zellweger at the Hollywood premiere of 'Leatherheads' at the Grauman's Chinese theatre on March 31, 2008. The movie opens in the US on April 4. AFP PHOTO/Robyn BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Actress Renee Zellweger arrives for the(48 of52)
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Actress Renee Zellweger arrives for the 80th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California on February 24, 2008. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
US actors Jerry Seinfeld (R) and Renee Z(49 of52)
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US actors Jerry Seinfeld (R) and Renee Zellweger pose during a photocall for the animated feature 'Bee Movie' in Berlin 07 December 2007. Bee Movie starts in Germany on the 13th of December 2007. AFP PHOTO DDP/AXEL SCHMIDT GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read AXEL SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bee-Movie - Rome Photocall(50 of52)
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ROME - DECEMBER 04: Actress Renee Zellweger attends a photocall for 'Bee-Movie' at the De Russie Hotel on December 4, 2007 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Premiere of DreamWorks Animation's "Bee Movie" - Arrivals(51 of52)
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LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 28: Actors Renee Zellweger (L) and Jerry Seinfeld arrive at the premiere of DreamWorks Animation's 'Bee Movie' at the Mann Village Theatre on October 28, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Special Screening Of "Bee Movie"(52 of52)
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NEW YORK - JUNE 19: Actress Renee Zellweger attends a special screening of 'Bee Movie' at the Museum of Modern Art June 19, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)