Let’s talk about love, folks. Ant Anstead is spilling the beans on his whirlwind romance with Renée Zellweger, and it’s everything you’d hope for in a Hollywood love story. In a recent interview, Ant described Renée as "lovely," and trust me, that’s an understatement. This three-month romance with the two-time Oscar-winning actress has been a dream come true for the charming Brit.

How It All Began: The Discovery+ Connection

Every great love story has its own unique beginning, and this one’s no different. Ant and Renée met on Ant’s latest Discovery+ show, Celebrity IOU: Joyride. Ant was out promoting the show when he shared his feelings with Extra, saying, "Renée’s really lovely... It’s really nice... It’s kind of amazing." If those words don’t scream heart eyes emoji, I don’t know what does. At 42, Ant is clearly smitten with the 52-year-old acting powerhouse.

Catching Feelings: From Coffee Runs to Beach Kisses

It’s not just words, though. The couple has been spotted everywhere, from sipping morning coffee on the balcony of Ant’s Laguna Beach home to making out on the beach near his house. And let’s not forget the adorable public displays of affection (PDA) in a Home Depot parking lot. Yes, you read that right—Home Depot. Love knows no boundaries, and these two are living proof of that.

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Even Ant’s own mother was taken aback by the couple’s affection. Ant shared a laugh about it, saying, "I thought we had done really well to keep it secret and keep it under the radar... I know some of the pictures you’re talking about... There is a picture of us... and my mom texted us and she said, ‘What are you, 15?!’" If that’s not the cutest thing you’ve heard all day, I don’t know what is.

Renée: The Private Persona Behind the Spotlight

For someone as famous as Renée, staying out of the spotlight is no small feat. But according to Ant, she’s mastered the art of privacy. Speaking to USA Today, Ant gushed, "There’s a ton of amazing things about Renée, and her private persona is actually really inspiring. For somebody so high profile, she is incredibly private. And I respect that." It’s clear that Ant admires Renée not just for her talent but for her authenticity and grounded nature.

The Organic Meeting: A Show That Gave More Than Expected

Ant is grateful for the organic way he and Renée met. She guest-starred on an episode of his show, and the chemistry was instant. Ant joked with USA Today, "Ultimately, from my perspective, the irony of the show being called IOU, it’s like, ‘Thanks, Discovery.’ It’s actually I that owe you. And I can recommend Discovery+ dating service to anybody." Who knew a TV show could lead to love? Kudos to Discovery+ for bringing these two together.

A Past Chapter: Ant’s Marriage to Christina Haack

Before Renée, Ant was married to HGTV star Christina Haack. The couple tied the knot in December 2018, just months after Christina’s divorce from her Flip or Flop cohost Tarek El Moussa. Their union welcomed a beautiful son, Hudson, in September 2019. But as they say, life has its twists and turns. Just 21 months into their marriage, Christina announced their separation on Instagram, writing, "Ant and I have made the difficult decision to separate. We are grateful for each other and as always, our children will remain our priority. We appreciate your support and ask for privacy for us and our family as we navigate the future."

Ant was understandably heartbroken. In an Instagram post, he expressed his feelings, saying, "Anyone who really knows me knows that I don’t like to share private matters publicly. I have remained silent while holding on to hope. I never gave up on us. I pray Christina’s decision brings her happiness." It was a tough time for Ant, who later admitted he went into a "dark place" and lost 23 pounds. But as fate would have it, Ant met Renée just as his divorce was finalizing, and now he’s back in the light.