Judy Garland: Renee Zellweger unrecognisable as Wizard of Oz star in first look pictures
Bridget Jones star Renée Zellweger looked unrecognisable as she transformed into the legendary actress in the first image from the upcoming movie. Her short chocolate locks were swept back from her face as she posed serenely with a microphone in her hand. Seemingly mid-note, she could be seen gazing skyward as she mimicked Judy’s famously angelic tones. Renée was clad in an eye-catching floral gown which featured colourful blooms in turquoise, yellow and scarlet.
The Bardot style flashed a glimpse of her décolletage and boasted beaded flowers along the neckline. The figure-hugging frock clung to her slender curves and showed off her slim waist. Renée’s Judy oozed old Hollywood glamour with a slick of bold red lipstick and fluttering lashes, asking a touch of rosy blush to the apples of her cheeks. She could be seen gently wrapping her arm around herself to cradle her elbow.
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The Chicago actress was confirmed to be taking on the role of the musical icon last October. Biopic Judy, directed by Report Goold, has begun shooting in London, with the script in the capable hands of The Crown writer Tom Edge. It is set in 1968 as Judy arrives in the city to perform her final sell-out run of concerts at The Talk of the Town nightclub. As she battles with deteriorating health, the star also finds romance with Mickey Deans (played by Finn Wittrock), who goes on to become her fifth husband.
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