Posted on 05/09/2005 6:37:00 PM PDT by nypokerface
LOS ANGELES - Oscar-winning actress Renee Zellweger and country music star Kenny Chesney were married Monday in a small ceremony on the island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a publicist for Zellweger said.
The ceremony took place in front of close friends and family, Los Angeles-based publicist Nanci Ryder said in a statement. The bride wore a Carolina Herrera dress, she added.
It was the first marriage for both.
The couple met at the Concert of Hope tsunami relief benefit Jan. 15, where Chesney was singing and Zellweger was answering telephones, the syndicated TV show "The Insider" reported.
Chesney, 37, lives on St. John, while Zellweger, who turned 36 two weeks ago, is from Katy, Texas.
Zellweger won a best supporting actress Oscar in 2004 for "Cold Mountain." She was nominated for Oscars for her work in "Chicago" and "Bridget Jones's Diary."
Chesney currently has two albums on Billboard's top 10 country albums chart, and his single "Anything But Mine" is No. 6 on the magazine's hot country songs list.
Chesney was named Country Music Association entertainer of the year in November, and his "When The Sun Goes Down" was named album of the year. His other hits include "Me and You" and "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy."
According to Country Weekly magazine, Chesney long ago named Zellweger as his favorite actress and was inspired to write his 1999 hit "You Had Me From Hello" after seeing her in "Jerry Maguire."
Zellweger appeared at a recent Chesney concert in Jacksonsville, Fla., presenting him with a margarita and a kiss on stage, Country Weekly magazine reported.
Zellweger has dated White Stripes singer Jack White and "Me, Myself & Irene" co-star Jim Carrey.
But, what has he been doing musically all these years??
Oh HLL I am sorry ,,,,,I thought because of the class you displayed (not to mention egg dishes) that you must be of my generation.......Drats, I am the oldest broad on the Guild
Don't sweat it, I don't usually admit that I am Generation X. I am the youngest of the core Guilders and I don't give it a second thought.
That's too bad. I think Steve Earle is a brilliant songwriter, but he is a total nutcase.
Me 2. Congratulations to Kenny and Renee.
Make it three.
No kidding! I've always thought she was pretty, in a kind of quirky way.
"You know somewhere on this thread somebody is going to ask this question, so let me be the first. LOL
Who are Renee Zellweger and Kenny Chesney and why should I care?"
"Boycott GOLLYWOOD and reject "Star" worship. "
Relax pal, we know what you're talking about. Go say that someplace where it would make a difference, no offence intended.
***I say *THAT* every place I go and every where I post, and often times I do make a "difference."
You were the one I was talking about when I posted that.
***How gracious of you to refer to me so indirectly - female passive-aggressive. I'm pleased to know it.
Don't get me wrong - commie politics and all, I love Earle's music. But an attractive man he ain't.
Kenny ain't. Renee is. She's been known to Bush bash. He's been known to play at Bush events. I reckon love conquers all.
Don't know much about country music; I quit listening several years ago because the classics were getting dissed for the cuties. DO listen to Americana (mostly leftist, but some of it is good) and alternative country. Mostly ROCK, however.
I know what your tagline means; What an achievement!
I joined the JNRA in 1961, where I was trained in marksmanship by the US Army Rifle and Pistol Team in Ft. Benning, GA. There are some advantages to being a military brat. Came in handy when I went in the Army in 1970 and to the 82d Abn Div later. Kept shooting, still shoot, will always shoot. Regards!
Well, you must have been somewhat interested or else you wouldn't have clicked on this thread.
IMHO K.D. Lang is not a country music singer.
His show this year is amazing. Gretchen Wilson opens it with everything she's got--and that says a lot. Hint: keep your eye on the far end of the venue, away from the stage and up, before Kenny comes out.
You lucky girl! My daughter and I both adore Keith! Please give a report afterwards.
Sure hope that her liberal friends don't sway him. Then again, with the exception of Mary Matalin and James The Lizardhead, a marriage has a better chance of surviving when people share common values.
Trajan88
she better not be havin any kids..unless thats the reason they got marrried
they started datin like 2 wks ago they meet in jan
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