Renée Zellweger Talks 'The Thing About Pam' Transformation

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  • čas přidán 6. 03. 2022
  • Actor Renée Zellweger joins TODAY in Studio 1A to talk about the process of transforming into Pam Hupp for the crime drama “The Thing About Pam,” inspired by a saga covered on Dateline. She also talks about her return to the spotlight after taking time away. “I needed to step away and grow as a person, learn some things that were not related to work,” she says, revealing she studied international law at UCLA.
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  • @grumpyoldlady_rants
    @grumpyoldlady_rants Před 2 lety +218

    I am totally fixated on everything about Pam Hupp! I think Rene deserves awards for her portrayal! She is absolutely outstanding!

    • @blondie3743
      @blondie3743 Před 2 lety +4

      Agreed, her performance was astounding

    • @jennifereusterman
      @jennifereusterman Před 2 lety +2

      Absolutely agree!

    • @randiken
      @randiken Před 2 lety +2

      I couldn’t agree more!!!

    • @grumpyoldlady_rants
      @grumpyoldlady_rants Před 2 lety

      @Home - Grandpa? And what does you comment even mean?

    • @bethanycunningham6233
      @bethanycunningham6233 Před 2 lety +2

      She truly does. I grew up and lived not even 25 minutes away from this tragedy that Pam Hupp committed in 2011 and it wasn't covered locally in the media like it should have been. Corrupt doesn't begin to describe Lincoln County.

  • @beeellejae2417
    @beeellejae2417 Před 2 lety +96

    She definitely deserves an award for her performance. She totally nailed it.

    • @12567NoYouCannot
      @12567NoYouCannot Před 2 lety +2

      I feel like Renee Zellweger is an extraordinaire person, love all her performances, She's unique indeed.

  • @glossypots
    @glossypots Před 2 lety +302

    She actually acts, plays someone other than herself unlike so many actors these days.

    • @annamarielewis7078
      @annamarielewis7078 Před 2 lety +7

      I do agree. I define good acting by not playing oneself. Alan Arkin comes to mind.💖🤩🌻🌻🌻

    • @mika6516
      @mika6516 Před 2 lety +1

      Exactly

    • @grumpyoldlady_rants
      @grumpyoldlady_rants Před 2 lety +1

      @@annamarielewis7078 - I really like Alan Arkin. Are you saying he plays characters like himself?

  • @LooseCannonShannon777
    @LooseCannonShannon777 Před 2 lety +81

    Random thought but I adore how attentive, respectful, and engaged she is with the interviewers; Renée Zellweger is such a class-act with whatever she does, not to mention the show is absolutely enthralling!

  • @joelvasquezvillanueva4997
    @joelvasquezvillanueva4997 Před 2 lety +363

    Im really happy for Renee, she is just amazing.

  • @gutenbird
    @gutenbird Před 2 lety +84

    Renee Zellweger is one of the greatest actresses. Pretty much blows most everyone out the water.

  • @tmp1111
    @tmp1111 Před 2 lety +79

    I have always really liked Renee. She's a gentle spirit and did an incredible transformation with this role. Her walk is the best replication. If you watch "The thing about Pam" peep at the way she walks.

    • @rhythmisadancer8394
      @rhythmisadancer8394 Před 2 lety +5

      She's a very talented woman. Deserves an award for her portrayal as Pam

    • @bluekitty3731
      @bluekitty3731 Před 2 lety +8

      For me she nailed the way Pam pursed her lips and scrunched up her nose and the way she would go from a bit of a ditz to a complete stone cold lier.

    • @MaryLou913
      @MaryLou913 Před 2 lety +3

      Oh yes! That walk 😂😂 It’s a very jazzy sort of strut.

  • @reedh.5309
    @reedh.5309 Před 2 lety +257

    Her new series is riveting, and she’s playing a character you just love to hate, I can’t get enough of this show.

    • @shelleyrichey6829
      @shelleyrichey6829 Před 2 lety +14

      Renee should absolutely get any award for her portrayal of Pam Hupp.

    • @lauraayers7157
      @lauraayers7157 Před 2 lety +5

      Yeah I had just listened to a podcast about Pam Hupp about a month before the show came on. So I knew I wanted to watch it. Renee did just amazing

    • @cherylmangrum4942
      @cherylmangrum4942 Před 2 lety +6

      I am hooked! So sad just one more episode left.

    • @izzyjones7108
      @izzyjones7108 Před 2 lety +6

      same.. she does SUCH a good job as pam...Its one of those "Truth is stranger than fiction" cases for real

    • @reedh.5309
      @reedh.5309 Před 2 lety +1

      @@izzyjones7108 it truly is a head scratcher. Never designate your financially unstable friend as a beneficiary on your life insurance. policy. Things can go terribly wrong.

  • @leroytrujillo11
    @leroytrujillo11 Před 2 lety +35

    I once met Renee at my gym in Santa Fe, she was friendly beautiful and worked out pretty hard under a hoodie...✨

  • @alexadellastella5247
    @alexadellastella5247 Před 2 lety +34

    Renée Zellweger is so beautiful! I love that she has her own beauty not a trendy one, but an authentic one!

    • @shombie2737
      @shombie2737 Před 2 lety

      You said Renee has her own beauty, not a trendy one. What is a trendy beauty?

    • @nillers531
      @nillers531 Před 2 lety

      Her face isn't even close to being authentic. It's pretty done over with plastic surgeries.

    • @annwithaplan9766
      @annwithaplan9766 Před 2 lety +1

      @Destroy all Soy - I was curious about that because of her facial expressions.

  • @jfox9126
    @jfox9126 Před 2 lety +139

    So glad to see she’s back on screen again. And amazing that she studied international law - she looks happy.

    • @anthonytaylor7928
      @anthonytaylor7928 Před 2 lety

      Back on screen? She just won an academy award for judy recently

  • @lilybaytoday
    @lilybaytoday Před 2 lety +65

    She always captivates me. Love her.

  • @jeanettesteininger503
    @jeanettesteininger503 Před 2 lety +15

    Renee was excellent as Judy!! She is a phenomenal actress many different levels of skills!

  • @davidmarsden192
    @davidmarsden192 Před 2 lety +43

    An excellent show and Rene gives an incredible performance!

    • @Dee_Nice89
      @Dee_Nice89 Před 2 lety +1

      She's such a lovely and gentle Soul

  • @petergough2534
    @petergough2534 Před 2 lety +36

    She was just amazing as bridget Jones and so funny 🇬🇧

  • @Rose-zy6vv
    @Rose-zy6vv Před 2 lety +85

    She does an excellent job in this show. I appreciate Renee always taking chances with her roles. She was perfect as Judy Garland too. 💖

  • @venessahunt1364
    @venessahunt1364 Před 2 lety +14

    Loving her character....shes amazing playing PAM.....im enjoying it all!!! 👍🏻👏🏻🙌🏻

  • @RT-vw6yw
    @RT-vw6yw Před 2 lety +29

    Renee is one of my favorite actresses ever, and she looks beautiful here! Love her soft, natural makeup.

  • @michelemurphy3541
    @michelemurphy3541 Před 2 lety +29

    I am stoked to see this!
    Renée is talented and GORGEOUS! I love her so much! One of my favorite movies is Cold Mountain-she was outstanding!!

    • @BlueRidgeMtns100
      @BlueRidgeMtns100 Před 2 lety +1

      I agree. She and Brendan Gleeson absolutely carried that movie! She brings a professional workman-like approach to her performances that is rare - equalled only by Kathy Bates.

  • @IsaacBenjaminGrey
    @IsaacBenjaminGrey Před 2 lety +14

    There’s something very calming about Renée.

  • @princesssmileyface91
    @princesssmileyface91 Před 2 lety +33

    Renee Zellweger is doing a great job, you really hate Pam Hupp in real life and onscreen, and Renee is killing it 🙌🏻

  • @olio8226
    @olio8226 Před 2 lety +15

    Bravo to her performance!!! What an amazing cast!! Give us more!

  • @RobinMarconeCassidyRN
    @RobinMarconeCassidyRN Před 2 lety +19

    Always been one of my favorite actresses. Once I saw Jerry Mcguire, she had me hooked. Truly brilliant !

  • @ToshaRaeNailed
    @ToshaRaeNailed Před 2 lety +18

    She has such a nice soft voice

  • @bethanycook8430
    @bethanycook8430 Před 2 lety +68

    Renee is so talented!

  • @myozbubble
    @myozbubble Před 2 lety +34

    I think Renee is just the most interesting person. And she's beyond adorable!!!

  •  Před 2 lety +15

    I love her acting in this show - so so good! Kudos 💕

  • @jeanettesteininger503
    @jeanettesteininger503 Před 2 lety +21

    I love her !!! Such a great actress !!! I’m on the third episode and I’m telling you it’s captivating!!!

  • @adrianops7
    @adrianops7 Před 2 lety +23

    She is looking absolutely gorgeous, Goodness me!

  • @theremnants73
    @theremnants73 Před 2 lety +13

    I love Renee, she’s so very humble!

  • @ggrr840
    @ggrr840 Před 2 lety +27

    She seems so sweet and humble. Love that she took some time of for studies in international law at the university. 🙀Respect!👍 This interview is so perfect and the interviewers is doing a really good job

  • @rstein3131
    @rstein3131 Před 2 lety +56

    Love this series she does such a good job with this role!

  • @doglady9334
    @doglady9334 Před 2 lety +14

    cannot wait to see her new series. she is such a good actress, and beautiful inside and out. So good to see her looking so well.

    • @calvinshmelvin
      @calvinshmelvin Před 2 lety +2

      she looks good, carries herself well, and has great legs. I won't criticize her.

    • @WH2012
      @WH2012 Před 2 lety +1

      @@calvinshmelvin She does have great legs! She is very athletic and has said she LOVES working out and particularly enjoys working her legs. I relate because I love working legs, too. Her outfits are also always on point as well. ;0)

  • @MrAdwoa2003
    @MrAdwoa2003 Před 2 lety +95

    I love it when older people go back to school. If you have the opportunity, time, and desire, please do it. It's never too late to get more education. It's not for everybody, of course, sometimes money makes it hard but if you get the chance, do it. I love hearing about older people going back to school. Always makes me smile and inspire.

    • @kathrynoneill5862
      @kathrynoneill5862 Před 2 lety +13

      I feel that way about a 70 year old going to school not so much a woman in her late 40s or early 50s who looks 38 but I get what you are saying and it is very sweet of you to say so.

    • @doglady9334
      @doglady9334 Před 2 lety +10

      Older? LMAF. You must be quite young.

    • @smallhouseinthemeadow6131
      @smallhouseinthemeadow6131 Před 2 lety +12

      @@kathrynoneill5862 I went back to school at 40 and got my Masters degree at 52.When you are surrounded by kids that are your children's age, you do feel old and the kids in your class think that you are old,LOL

    • @kathrynoneill5862
      @kathrynoneill5862 Před 2 lety +4

      @@smallhouseinthemeadow6131 that's wonderful! Good for you.

    • @GiftSparks
      @GiftSparks Před 2 lety +2

      @@smallhouseinthemeadow6131 Yes- this happens to be at work all the time when I cite something from the 1980’s because i remember it. The folks at work weren’t even born yet.

  • @sharonvogel4697
    @sharonvogel4697 Před 2 lety +13

    She was so spot on with this role! Love her!!

  • @larein7692
    @larein7692 Před 2 lety +14

    The series is absolutely fantastic but at the same time it was about a real situation which is awful all at the same time. Renee did a great job bringing this very bad situation to light

  • @dammitjim9131
    @dammitjim9131 Před 2 lety +40

    Still beautiful! Fascinating woman, great actor!

  • @rnm5429
    @rnm5429 Před 2 lety +8

    I watched the 1st 3 episodes last night. Renee Zellweger is an amazing actor. I'm a true crime aficionado so I'm excited about this series esp because Keith Morrison is the narrator.

  • @Jamie-zs2bl
    @Jamie-zs2bl Před 2 lety +11

    I love Renee Zellweger. She came back in a big way! And I'm here for it!

  • @vickyswindoll686
    @vickyswindoll686 Před 2 lety +22

    Such a great actress!

  • @shiromidesilva7523
    @shiromidesilva7523 Před 2 lety +29

    Never fail to watch any movie she is In. Love her❤️🙏

  • @garyreveljr4407
    @garyreveljr4407 Před 2 lety +9

    She was amazing. I hope she gets an Emmy for best actress. She really went above and beyond.

  • @tinabirdshafer
    @tinabirdshafer Před 2 lety +14

    What a brave actress, I love her work!!!!

  • @DeeDee-pl8se
    @DeeDee-pl8se Před 2 lety +54

    Great Actress and amazing woman. Love her.

  • @whiskersBOOSTER2
    @whiskersBOOSTER2 Před 2 lety +12

    How refreshing that Renee isn’t all fluff and pretense like many of those in hollywood. Not only is she gorgeous, but elegant and smart.

  • @tramekn
    @tramekn Před 2 lety +5

    Renee did an amazing job. All the actors were awesome.

  • @babyg8662
    @babyg8662 Před 2 lety +6

    She is so intelligent, classy, charming and beautiful! Love her look!! 😍

  • @j.m.5620
    @j.m.5620 Před 2 lety +27

    Renee Zellweger is so talented and beautiful. God bless her.

  • @gmr7494
    @gmr7494 Před 2 lety +20

    Wow, she's more gorgeous than ever!

  • @rckkeller9437
    @rckkeller9437 Před 2 lety +5

    I love Renee in this , she is amazing!

  • @rebeccam.9963
    @rebeccam.9963 Před 2 lety +6

    I'm really enjoying this "Pam" show. Renee does a great job. Can't wait to see more.

  • @twisted-lee2052
    @twisted-lee2052 Před 2 lety +3

    I loved her in that show ! Amazing acting by Rene

  • @jenniferlaplante1082
    @jenniferlaplante1082 Před 2 lety +1

    Renee you as AMAZING in this role… truly gifted!

  • @pakkell8973
    @pakkell8973 Před 2 lety +123

    I love that she studied international law at UCLA! The interviewers almost missed that entirely.

  • @nross940
    @nross940 Před 2 lety +15

    I think now she looks very pretty now, healthy and her age. She said she wasn't taking care of herself at one point which is why she stepped back. If you look at her early movies before she became famous, she isn't that different.

  • @stephanieknowles2396
    @stephanieknowles2396 Před 2 lety +4

    Bravo Renee!!! Exceptional performance.

  • @heidifleiss7893
    @heidifleiss7893 Před 2 lety +4

    She deserves every award possible she is phenomenal
    I love watching her

  • @vikkibair1546
    @vikkibair1546 Před 2 lety +17

    Love her and watched first episode she kills it

  • @kkandsims4612
    @kkandsims4612 Před 2 lety +9

    Dude renne has always been one of my favorite actress cold mountain ,case 38,Bridget Jones , what if , Judy , white oleander , chigaco is the boss show .

  • @teresaferrer4748
    @teresaferrer4748 Před 2 lety +44

    She's such a cutie pie! I'm glad her eyes are back.Don't know what happened that some photos showed a different look but love her always .

    • @mtaylor7307
      @mtaylor7307 Před 2 lety +3

      Plastic surgery but she transitioned herself well. I have mad respect for her.

    • @movingonandup322
      @movingonandup322 Před 2 lety +6

      It'd interesting how her eyes her are kind of "squint-ish" (yes, I made up a word) but in this ministries, her eyes are quite wide open and big. Huh... anyways, she's fabulous!

    • @Karla-mu6hn
      @Karla-mu6hn Před 2 lety +3

      @@movingonandup322 I was wondering about that as well

    • @SuperC888
      @SuperC888 Před 2 lety +4

      @@movingonandup322 it’s interesting how her eyes here are squinty… but in the miniseries, they’re rounder. Huh!

    • @thenightporter
      @thenightporter Před 2 lety

      @@Karla-mu6hn same.

  • @mdocrafting
    @mdocrafting Před 2 lety +2

    No one else could have done this!!! She is such an awesome amazing woman!!!

  • @BlankCanvas88
    @BlankCanvas88 Před 2 lety +7

    It's the first time in a while that I've commented while watching something, "she's such a great actress!" *spoiler if you haven't seen the show*
    At the end of the 2nd episode when they're interrogating her, and the detective first says something that implies she could be involved, she shows a flash of visible shock, her eyes grow wide, and from there on out her crossed leg starts bouncing. I was like, dang, she's actually FEELING the emotion. Amazing!

  • @The15138
    @The15138 Před 2 lety +9

    I love the show and she's perfect for it

  • @shellos8
    @shellos8 Před 2 lety +4

    Love her! Happy to see her back on the Silver screen.

  • @johnhebert3855
    @johnhebert3855 Před 2 lety +12

    One of my top five in the "Beautiful Women in a Specific Film" category: "Nurse Betty".

  • @cathyvelliquette3799
    @cathyvelliquette3799 Před 2 lety +3

    So happy that Renee is back!!! Love her!!!

  • @justineves3588
    @justineves3588 Před 2 lety +4

    she is one of the very best actress ever and I can't wait to watch this one

  • @lorihanlon5389
    @lorihanlon5389 Před 2 lety +13

    They are the Worst interviewers ever…Renee is All Class. Looking forward to seeing Her in Her new role

  • @georgeandrew6672
    @georgeandrew6672 Před 2 lety +15

    She looks amazing

  • @adelewilliams5796
    @adelewilliams5796 Před 2 lety +3

    She is a fantastic actress. Doing an excellent job.

  • @louisegilbert6625
    @louisegilbert6625 Před 2 lety +1

    The transformation is amazing ...I would have never known ...great job 💥👍👍

  • @personperson3326
    @personperson3326 Před 2 lety +3

    Man I have to watch this show I forgot about it was coming. I'm from St Louis and this happened in St Louis in 2011.

  • @foxxiroxxi5451
    @foxxiroxxi5451 Před 2 lety +9

    Renee better get an award for playing this role - she was absolutely fantastic 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👑

  • @bettiraige3474
    @bettiraige3474 Před 2 lety +13

    It's SO good!! I was hooked from the first episode. She's amazing!!

  • @sierrabinion7112
    @sierrabinion7112 Před 2 lety +5

    She is just adorable

  • @lindamaltese5853
    @lindamaltese5853 Před 2 lety +12

    She looks so pretty. God Bless 🙏✝️

  • @choochd
    @choochd Před 2 lety +13

    She's always reminded me of Ellen Pompeo, still does

    • @MsTinkerbelle87
      @MsTinkerbelle87 Před 2 lety +1

      Right?? They both got work done so now they have that permanent recovery face lol

  • @tomtalker2000
    @tomtalker2000 Před rokem +1

    I just got finished with the series on Amazon Prime. And i must say she NAILED it maybe not looking just like Pam. But her mannerisms and her overall characteristics were spot on. She's truly a class A actor in my book.

  • @kristinolker9808
    @kristinolker9808 Před 2 lety +5

    This is a great show ! Renee is amazing in this

  • @paulettebilly5941
    @paulettebilly5941 Před 2 lety +1

    Renee, always open. Great interview!! Love her.

  • @renro4435
    @renro4435 Před rokem +1

    ❤️❤️❤️ a love the way she expressrs herself, gives me the vibe of a family type person, not even a public figure xD which is not bad, i mean, she is so like, friendly ! I feel she might even be a little nervous or be shy, and yer her acting transforms her so so so much! Hats off to this great actress!!!

  • @kerprice
    @kerprice Před 2 lety +3

    Great series, I also read the book, "Bone Deep." Renee is great in this, but she's great in everything, she also quietly does her work and doesn't blather on like other celebrities

  • @honeybunch5765
    @honeybunch5765 Před 2 lety +35

    Even after all that makeup to transform her, Renée was still too beautiful.

    • @jacqui5320
      @jacqui5320 Před 2 lety +1

      I honestly didn't realize it was a true story until I started watching it & I thought Damm, Bridget Jones really let herself go!! 😨😨😨 Lol 🤣🤣

  • @persus5756
    @persus5756 Před 2 lety +3

    Yay! Renee is looking like her "old" self again! What a great actress! I'm going to check out this show!

    • @xeathenia8539
      @xeathenia8539 Před 2 lety +1

      Right? Did she reverse her eye surgery? She looks gorgeous with her natural features 💓

    • @persus5756
      @persus5756 Před 2 lety +1

      @@xeathenia8539 I don't know if she had surgery to reverse it but she looks so much better! I'm so glad she won the best actress for Judy Garland she was fantastic in that!

  • @adelaferreira4575
    @adelaferreira4575 Před 2 lety +3

    The fabulous talented Renee ,we love you !

  • @Renee_Marie
    @Renee_Marie Před 2 lety

    Just finished it about ten minutes ago. Renee did an amazing job. Wow

  • @juliechildress8905
    @juliechildress8905 Před 2 lety +24

    I'm amazed by what the make up department was able to accomplish for this series. Renee is the perfect actress to portray Pam.

  • @In4It789cat
    @In4It789cat Před 2 lety +10

    This has to be her 3rd big win… without question. The only way she might not win is if she’s up against Sarah Paulson as Linda Tripp. Otherwise, hands down it’s Renee for the win.

    • @anthonytaylor7928
      @anthonytaylor7928 Před 2 lety

      This is a awesome performance but if u haven't I highly suggest Michelle Pfeiffer portrayal of Betty Ford

  • @britusman
    @britusman Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely superb actress. She was so good acting as Pam Hupp. So good. She deserves an Oscar form that part.

  • @puchycastro1753
    @puchycastro1753 Před 2 lety +2

    She is a great actress! Enjoying the show a lot.

  • @christinemaher9527
    @christinemaher9527 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! Such a brilliant actress 👏🙌❤.

  • @rosemaryparker2567
    @rosemaryparker2567 Před 2 lety +1

    Omg no a total oh my god. Just watched tonight then had to see this interview.

  • @FreedomofSpeech865
    @FreedomofSpeech865 Před 2 lety +1

    When I saw that Dateline episode I was shocked, one of the most surreal stories

  • @jameswoods6900
    @jameswoods6900 Před 2 lety +4

    God, I Love Renee, Such a wonderful person and Beautiful!

  • @turbo18eg
    @turbo18eg Před 2 lety +1

    She does an amazing job in that series! Unbelievable transformation!

  • @theresamchugh3288
    @theresamchugh3288 Před 2 lety

    I just finished 👀 it this morning.

  • @joym9189
    @joym9189 Před 2 lety +1

    just watched the first show! Renee looks fabulous in interview

  • @horsepoorwilson
    @horsepoorwilson Před 2 lety

    wow..loved her in the miniseries!

  • @robinmathis2304
    @robinmathis2304 Před 2 lety +3

    I just watched her on What If, and can’t believe that her voice is really soft like a 3 year old’s. I got 2 teenage nieces who also talks like that, and always thought that they were just being babies, but who knew. I mean, Michel’le is one thing, but this chick . By the way, I absolutely loved what if!!!!

  • @mrschapman632
    @mrschapman632 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I was transfixed. I had to look up the cast list to make sure it was Renee, she was amazing!