Let's dive into the fascinating world of Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead. These two lovebirds started dating back in 2021, just after Ant's split from his ex-wife Christina Hall (née Haack). Their romance has been nothing short of heartwarming. Since the beginning, they’ve been spotted hand-in-hand, enjoying quiet walks, and even playing with Ant’s son Hudson. In the summer of 2024, Ant made a special effort to travel back and forth to England while Renée was busy filming her latest project, the fourth installment of the Bridget Jones series.
Now, as fans eagerly follow their every move, everyone's asking the big question: Where do things stand between Renée and Ant today? Let’s take a closer look at their story and find out what’s really going on.
How Did Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead Cross Paths?
Here’s where their story begins. Renée and Ant first met in the spring of 2021 during an episode of Ant’s Discovery+ show, Celebrity IOU: Joyride. The show's premise is simple but heartwarming: it helps celebrities give refurbished cars to deserving people in their lives. Renée appeared on the show, and it was love at first sight—or at least that’s how it seemed to everyone watching.
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When promoting that unforgettable episode, Ant couldn’t help but gush about Renée. He posted a photo of them alongside co-host Cristy Lee, writing in the caption, “The first episode of #CelebrityIOUjoyride is available on @discoveryplus Monday the 23rd!! And it’s the incredibly magical Renée Zellweger.”
Fast forward a few days after Ant’s divorce from Christina was finalized, and rumors started swirling that Ant and Renée were officially dating. In August 2021, they were photographed together, holding hands as they strolled near Ant’s Laguna Beach, California, home. By September, they went public on Instagram, sharing a picture of the pair looking absolutely smitten. Since then, Renée has become a beloved figure in Ant’s son Hudson’s life, and by Thanksgiving that year, the trio was spotted enjoying some quality time together in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Are Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead Still Riding the Love Train?
As of August 2024, the answer is a resounding yes! The Oscar-winning actress and the motor enthusiast are still very much together. During the summer of 2024, Ant made several trips back and forth to the U.K., where Renée was busy shooting the fourth Bridget Jones film, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.
In one Instagram post, Ant shared a candid moment with his son Hudson, whom he affectionately called his “little travel buddy,” perched on his shoulders while holding onto two large suitcases. “Incoming…… Ammo, Archo & Ren,” he wrote in the caption, referencing Renée and his two older children, Amelie and Archie, whom he shares with his first wife Louise Storey (he shares Hudson with his second wife, Christina).
According to People, sources confirmed that Ant temporarily relocated to London to be with Renée while she filmed the upcoming Bridget Jones movie.
Who Did Ant Anstead Date Before Renée?
Before Ant and Renée’s romance blossomed, Ant was married to Christina on the Coast star Christina Hall. However, the couple called it quits in September 2020 after just 22 months of marriage.
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Christina and Ant’s divorce was finalized in June 2021, and by that time, Christina had already started dating Josh Hall, whom she eventually married on April 5, 2022. But here’s where things get interesting: in July 2024, Josh filed for a dissolution of marriage from Christina, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split.
Following his split from Christina, Ant was quick to clarify that he wasn’t the one who initiated the breakup. In a heartfelt message on September 27, 2020, he wrote, “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.”
Prior to his relationship with Christina, Ant was married to his first wife, Louise Storey, from 2005 to 2017. Even after their divorce, Ant expressed nothing but kindness toward Louise. “We spent 22 years together from teenagers to adults and to this day remain very close friends and we stay in regular contact. Almost daily,” he said, per People. “We have two amazing kids together who we are incredibly proud of and we will forever be family. I wish them a lifetime full of happiness.”
