Throughout her career, Renée often had to gain or lose weight for movie roles. For the first Bridget Jones film, she reportedly gained around fifteen kilograms to fit the character. After the movie became a huge success, directors offered her new roles on the condition that she quickly lose the extra weight.
She worked hard to slim down and at one point became extremely thin. Later, when she agreed to return for the sequel, she had to gain the weight again, putting her body through another drastic change. These constant fluctuations affected her health and metabolism, and after the second film, losing weight became much more difficult. Many people also felt she began to look older than her actual age.
Recent paparazzi photos taken while she was out shopping showed a very natural, makeup-free look. She was dressed casually in a black cardigan, gray T-shirt, black leggings, and a beige cap. In the pictures, her face appeared different, with more noticeable lines and a softer facial shape than fans remembered.
Some people believe she may have had cosmetic procedures in the past, but reactions online were mixed. Many fans were surprised by how much her appearance had changed, with comments ranging from confusion to concern, and some even saying they didn’t recognize her at first glance.
