So, How Old Was Renée Zellweger When She Sizzled in "Chicago"?
Ah, "Chicago." The razzle dazzle, the murderesses with jazz hands, and of course, Renée Zellweger at the height of her bob-wearing, murder-intrigue best. But a question that's plagued audiences since 2002, a mystery more captivating than whodunnit (spoiler alert, it was Roxie), is: just how old was Renée Zellweger in "Chicago"?
Fear not, dear reader, for I, your intrepid internet sleuth, have cracked the code (or, you know, consulted Wikipedia). But before the big reveal, let's set the scene.
Roxie Hart: From Housewife to Vaudeville Villain
Renée Zellweger plays Roxie Hart, a Windy City housewife with a song in her heart and a taste for the finer things in life, like acquittal and sequined dresses. Roxie's not your typical Jazz Age gal. She longs for the spotlight, and when a little murder (allegedly) lands her in jail, she sees her chance to shimmy her way to stardom.
Age Ain't Nothing But a Number (Especially in Vaudeville)
Now, on to the burning question. Renée Zellweger, when she graced our screens with her portrayal of Roxie, was a youthful 33 years old. Hold on, don't faint just yet! While 33 may not be ingenue territory, Renée brought an infectious energy and wide-eyed ambition to Roxie that perfectly captured the character's desperate yearning for fame.
Wait, But Wasn't She Supposed to Be a Flapper?
Yes, yes, "Chicago" takes place in the roaring twenties, a time when flappers ruled the roost. But here's the thing: Roxie wasn't exactly your classic flapper. She wasn't a seasoned performer or a dame who'd seen it all. She was an outsider, a housewife thrust into a world of glitz and glam. Renée's portrayal, with its youthful enthusiasm, captured that perfectly.
So There You Have It!
Renée Zellweger brought her thirties magic to "Chicago," proving that age is just a number, especially when you've got the moves like Roxie Hart. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a sudden urge to rewatch the movie and practice my best (terrible) jazz hands.
