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From starting off in Hollywood doing minor roles, to reaching the pinnacle with her Oscar win, Renée Zellweger’s journey as an actor has been inspirational. Her big breakthrough performance and recognition came withJerry Maguire, in which she starred opposite Tom Cruise. The film was a huge stepping stone for Zellweger to become an actor of repute in Hollywood.
Landing her first major part alongside a superstar was pretty intimidating for theChicagoactor, who recalled the nerve-racking moments before being first introduced to Tom Cruise. Zellweger, who was completely starstruck, had to save herself from having an embarrassing breakdown in front of theMission Impossiblestar during auditions.
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Renée Zellweger On Her Unforgettable Experience Auditioning With Tom Cruise
Apart from givingTom Cruisehis first Oscar nomination for Best Actor,Jerry Maguirewas instrumental in makingRenée Zellwegera bonafide star in Hollywood. TheCold Mountainactor whose role in the film catapulted her to fame, recalled the butterflies in her stomach while meeting and interacting with Tom Cruise for the first time during auditions for the film. In a quote that appeared inIMDb, Zellweger spoke of almost having a nervous breakdown in her starstruck mode.
“I went inside and managed not to throw up.”
Despite the initial nerves, Zellweger was happy and heartened to note that Tom Cruise was nothing like his superstar persona. TheCocktailactor’s effort to make theMiss Potterstar comfortable, allowed her to ease into her role perfectly.
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Renée Zellweger’s Warm Equation With Director Cameron Crowe
While Renée Zellweger wasn’t the first choice for director Cameron Crowe in his blockbuster filmJerry Maguire, the wonderful bond that she shared with the filmmaker is still something she cherishes today. TheBridget Jones’s Diaryactor recalled the first time she was introduced to Crowe through a casting agent, and the immediate camaraderie they felt towards each other. In an interview withVanity Fair, Zellweger said,
“I remember I had this instant kinship with Cameron. He just felt like an old friend to me, and we share a lot of the same interests—he’s a writer who loves music. I loved spending time with him, the project sounded so interesting and fun, and I was very flattered that he wanted to meet.”
Crowe on his part, lauded Zellweger as one of the most insightful actors he had worked with, and how she embodied the character of Dorothy inJerry Maguireto perfection, making her the apt choice for the role.
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
