Whenever a celebrity changes his or her appearance, people begin to talk. This increased interest causes the media and fans to not only notice the changed look but also the previous work of the star.

Recently, Renée Zellweger shocked audiences with a new look. Many media sources and fans speculated that Zellweger had surgery on her face. Dr. Xen Ludick, a Beverley Hill plastic surgeon, told Longevity Live, “her eyes, cheeks and jawline have definitely been altered.”

However, the actress has remained confident in asserting that her new looks are only from a better lifestyle. People reports her response as “I’m glad that folks think I look different! I’m living a different, happy, more fulfilling life, and I’m thrilled that perhaps it shows.”

Instead of judging Zellweger’s appearance, some people are motivated by this attention to look back at the films that Zellweger has starred in over the years. Since her first appearance in a TV movie in 1992 to her upcoming film The Whole Truth, this actress has received numerous awards and nominations including Oscars, Golden Globes and People’s Choice. This list has her best rated and most beloved films that audiences enjoyed as did the critics. They range from musicals to true stories to football films which shows the diversity of her acting ability.

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10. White Orleander: Rated PG-13

Although not very well known, this film tells a poignant tale about a young girl growing up apart from her jailed mother. Michelle Pfeiffer stars as Ingrid, a young mother who kills her lover after he break her heart. Her daughter Astrid, is fostered by Zellweger's character Claire. Astrid struggles to grow up in foster homes but continues to communicate with her mom through letters.

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9. Leatherheads: Rated PG-13

George Clooney stars alongside Zellweger in this film about football. Set in the early days of this sport, the plot concerns the captain of the Bulldogs, a professional team that is struggling, who wants a college athlete to join the team. Although one might be surprised to believe it now, professional football was not doing well financially back in 1925. Zellweger portrays a journalist who is caught in a romance between two of the leads. Overall, it is an interesting angle of football that is rarely discussed.

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8. One True Thing: Rated

When Ellen’s mother Kate is diagnosed with cancer, the daughter returns home to help her father. Frustration Ellen long withheld about Kate’s housewife status has to be dealt with as the independent woman realizes the truth about her parents. With Meryl Streep playing the mother, this film is a heart-wrenching but inspiring take on how perceptions can be changed and stereotypes are not always correct.

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7. Miss Potter – Rated PG

Many people enjoy the stories by Beatrix Potter concerning Peter Rabbit and other talking animals. However, few know the story of her life filled with struggle, love and loss. This movie portrays her attempts to publish her stories. Potter finally finds success in love as well as being published with a man named Norman Warne. Their story in Miss Potter is told in a simple but heartfelt manner.

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6. Appaloosa – Rated R

Set in Appaloosa, New Mexico, this film is a bit of a modern Wild Western flick. Two men, Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch, have to keep the law in this town after a rancher kills the marshal and deputies. Zellweger enters as a seductive widow who complicates issues when Cole falls for her. For those looking for an exciting, old-fashioned standoff, this movie is a great idea.

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5. Jerry Maguire – Rated R

Being a sports agent can be a difficult job especially when you only have one client. Tom Cruise plays Jerry Maguire, a successful agent who is fired after revealing how management was dishonest. One worker, Dorothy Boyd played by Zellweger, agrees to join him to start a new agency as does one athlete. Humor and touching moments intersect in this film about hard work and staying true to oneself.

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4. Cold Mountain – Rated R

Based on the bestselling novel by Charles Frazier, Cold Mountain follows Confederate soldier W. P. Inman, as he journeys back to the woman he loves. Jude Law and Nicole Kidman star in this film with Zellweger, while many other famous actors like Philip Seymour Hoffman play minor but engaging characters. The story is not only historical interesting but also full of emotion, heroics and pain. Although the film was nominated for seven Academy Award, Zellweger was the one to take home an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

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3. Bridget Jones’s Diary – Rated R

Jane Austen’s great novel Pride and Prejudice is still a beloved romance story. Thus, many movies try to capture that same spirit while giving the tale a modern twist. Bridget Jone’s Diary is one example of that. Zellweger plays the title character, a 30-year-old woman who is a bit insecure but charmingly quirky. Tired of being single, Bridget falls for her boss (portrayed by Hugh Grant) while growing in resentment towards an old, stuck-up acquaintance (portrayed by Colin Firth). The classic Pride and Prejudice story follows, made even better by the fact that Firth portrayed Mr. Darcy in an older version of Austen’s tale.

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2. Cinderella Man – Rated PG-13

Inspired by a true story, this movie chronicles the rise of heavyweight boxer James J. Braddock. A broken hand and desire to care for his family cause Braddock to give up his sport. However, living is not easy for him or his wife during the Great Depression since he cannot find a job. Then, the chance to begin boxing again comes to Braddock although this time he will need to work his way up from the bottom. Russell Crowe plays opposite of Zellweger in this film that was nominated for three Oscars.

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1. Chicago – Rated PG-13

Showing off her singing ability in this famous musical, Zellweger shines with Catherine Zeta-Jones as two women who killed their lovers. Roxie, Zellweger’s character, longs to be a star and is willing to do whatever it takes to get up on stage. Scandal, love triangles and glamour fill this film that is part drama and part vaudeville. Not only is it entertaining, Chicago also won six Oscars, including Best Picture.