Renee Zellweger criticised for wearing fat suit in new role: ‘It’s damaging, fatphobic and potentially triggering’

"Dancing with the Stars" Cheryl Burke took a trip down memory lane Monday morning.  Burke, 37, shared with her Instagram followers that she returned to the Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hotel, which happens to be the same location that she tied the knot with her estranged husband, Matthew Lawrence, 42.  "Taking a few days alone to focus inward, reflect and really try to feel my feelings - with my partner in crime of course ♥️," she began.  "Dancing with the Stars" Cheryl Burke took a trip down memory lane Monday morning when she returned to the Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hotel.This location happens to be the same place she tied the knot with her estranged husband, Matthew Lawrence, nearly three years ago.  (Getty Images) Burke wasn’t completely solo on her trip as she brought along her French Bulldog, Ysabella, to visit the San Diego luxury resort.The professional dancer looked well rested and refreshed in her series of selfies.  Burke went on to address the Russian invasion of Ukraine and urged her followers to help, if possible.  "I think it’s important to note, that I am so fortunate to be able to pause and take this time for myself. As much as I may be going through personally, it is nothing compared to the suffering in Ukraine right now.

THE Holiday fans went wild tonight after they spotted a beloved EastEnders and Coronation Street star in the thriller. The new four-part Channel 5 drama follows a policewoman called Kate who heads off on an idyllic family holiday to Malta with her husband Sean, teenage daughter Lucy and her young son Daniel.

K.J. Yossman Amazon Prime Video has launched a £10 million ($13 million) industry training initiative in the U.K.Titled Prime Video Pathway, the initiative has been built into Prime’s U.K. original productions such as “The Devil’s Hour,” “The Rig” and “Mammals” with the aim of making the creative industries more accessible.

CORONATION Street legend Michelle Keegan looked sensational on the red carpet at a Vanity Fair party tonight. The Our Girl and Brassic actress, 34, wore a see-through sheer skirt and an elegant white top in London.

EMILY Atack has revealed a new look with peach-coloured hair as she posed for a series of sexy snaps. The former Inbetweeners actress and Celebrity Juice star, 32, binned her trademark blonde look as she posed in an outfit from Pretty Little Thing.

Lindsay Lohan is set to star in two new original films for Netflix.On Tuesday, the streaming giant announced that it had secured a two-picture deal with the 35-year-old actress, who starred in its upcoming holiday romantic comedy Falling for Christmas.'We're so happy with our collaboration with Lindsay to date, and we're thrilled to continue our partnership with her,' Netflix's Director of Independent Film Christina Rogers said in a statement, per Deadline. The latest:Lindsay Lohan is set to star in two new original films for Netflix.

Sydney Sweeney was seen wearing a huge diamond ring on her wedding finger while out in Encino, California on Monday.The 24-year-old Euphoria star has been in a relationship with restauranteurJonathan Davino, 37, since 2018 and now it seems the two may be engaged.Additionally, the actress debuted a new red hair color while spending time with a friend. Engaged? Sydney Sweeney was seen wearing a huge diamond ring on her wedding finger while out in Encino, California on MondayThe Spokane, Washington native was dressed casually in a light pink zip-up hoodie while hanging outdoors.The actress wore her newly-dyed strands down, letting them flow over her shoulders and down her back.

Khloe Kardashian put on a jaw-dropping display in her latest post.The reality star, 37, poured her curves into a skintight leather jumpsuit as she struck poses against a truck in photos posted to her Instagram on Tuesday.'Slippery when wet,' she captioned the images. Traffic stopper! Khloe Kardashian poured her curves into a skintight leather jumpsuit as she struck poses against a truck in photos posted to her Instagram on TuesdayKhloe sizzled as she struck poses in the seriously sexy outfit, which featured a low-cut neckline showing off her ample cleavage.She wore a matching pair of mocha heels and a snake print trench coat which fell seductively off her shoulders.

Iggy Pop has canceled his appearance at the Park Live festival in Moscow amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.The Lust For Life artist, 74, had been slated to take the stage July 10 at the festival at Gorky Park, but has canceled due to the ongoing conflict.'The festival appearance of Iggy Pop in Moscow on the 10th of July 2022 is canceled,' a statement on the punk music icon's Twitter account read Tuesday. 'In light of current events, this is necessary.

Ukraine into its small neighbour. The map also revealed proposed battle plans for Russian troops to follow as they caused bloodshed across the country, reports the Daily Mail.

Awards season just loves drama, doesn’t it? After months of barely a peep of any real controversy, the past few weeks have seen both the Academy and – sorry, checking my notes – ah, yes, Sam Elliott come under fire. And, in the biggest surprise of all, the latter’s unexpected comments have a shot at affecting a seemingly tight Best Picture race (maybe).

Cardi B and Offset are among the most generous couples in the entertainment industry. Recently the pair went to have dinner at Brooklyn Chop House with their entire team and left the staff a well-deserved tip.According to Page Six, sources revealed that the rappers arrived at the restaurant without reservations and waited to be sited after the staff gifted other patrons dessert and champagne in exchange for the table.The insider told the publication that “[the other patrons], were on dessert, so [the restaurant] brought them over bottles of Cristal and free desserts to get them to vacate the area for Cardi.” The unidentified person also said, “they happily obliged once they got the bottles of Cristal.” After the famous rap couple and their crew finished their dinner, which reportedly included orders of dumplings and dessert, they paid the $3000 bill and added $1400 for the tip.Cardi B weighs in on Russia-Ukraine Crisis: ‘This phone is not hacked, it’s really me’Cardi B and Offset gave each other matching tattoos for Valentine’s DayCardi B offers to pay the burial costs for the Bronx fire victims and encourages others to helpBefore leaving the place, the Dominican descend rapper, and her husband took a photo with Brooklyn Chop House owner Robert “Don Pooh” Cummins.A post shared by Brooklyn Chop House (@brooklynchophouse)The nice gesture comes after Cardi B offered to pay the burial costs of the January 9th deadly fire that took the lives of 17 people in a high-rise apartment building in the Bronx, New York City.

HBO Max has unveiled the first trailer for “Julia,” an upcoming series about the life of beloved culinary icon Julia Child.Created by Daniel Goldfarb (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), “Julia” focuses on Child (played in the series by Sarah Lancashire) during the years following the publication of her iconic cookbook “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.” The series sees Child kickstarting her first television series, “The French Chef,” at the public television station WGBH.

Mike & Molly star Katy Mixon looked unrecognizable as she stepped out on set of The Thing About Pam on Wednesday in New Orleans.The 40-year-old actress - also known for starring in HBO's Eastbound & Down - showed off a nasty cut on her arm as she was seen wearing a bald cap while playing the cancer-stricken character.She is playing the role of slain Elizabeth 'Betsy' Faria who was stabbed 55 times in 2011, allegedly by her friend Pam Hupp who is being portrayed by Oscar-winnerRenee Zellweger in the upcoming six-episode NBC drama.Betsy only had months to live when she was murdered, as she was dying of breast cancer that had spread to her liver.

Getting into character. Renée Zellweger is fully committed to her role as convicted murderer Pam Hupp on NBC’s The Thing About Pam.

Renée Zellweger has transformed into the image of real-life convicted killer Pam Hupp for her new role as she looks barely recognisable while donning a controversial fat suit.The Bridget Jones star is no stranger to changing her appearance for acting – having previously spoken about the anxiety she experienced doing yo-yo diets for the beloved screen character.

RENEE Zellweger was unrecognizable on the set of her new true crime drama The Thing About Pam. Dressed in a ‘fat suit’, the 52-year-old actress was photographed in New Orleans this week as she got into character as the convicted killer Pam Hupp.

Renée Zellweger is trading in her svelte figure for a thicker appearance in the new NBC crime series, "The Thing About Pam."  In the show, Zellweger, 52, portrays convicted serial killer Pam Hupp, who is serving a life sentence for the 2016 murder of Louis Gumpenberger. For her part, the "Bridget Jones’s Diary" actress completely shapeshifts as she’s often known to do in other roles – only this one sees Zellweger donning a plumper suit.

Josh Duhamel was pictured on the set of the new true crime series The Thing About Pam for the first time.The 48-year-old Las Vegas actor transformed into his character, attorney Joel Schwartz, by way of a distinct wig with widow's peak as he began filming in New Orleans, Louisiana on Wednesday.The limited NBC series is set to tell the story of the brutal 2011 murder of Betsy Faria, her husband's wrongful conviction and an alleged scheme involving 'serial killer', Pam Hupp, played by Renee Zellweger.

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She famously gained almost 30lbs to play Bridget Jones for the 2001 romantic comedy - and even said in an interview that the continued yo-yo dieting for the film series had lead to panic attacks.But for her latest transformational role, Renee Zellweger is getting a little prosthetic help.On Monday, the Oscar-winner was pictured wearing what is commonly referred to as a 'fat suit' as she filmed a new true crime drama for NBC titled The Thing About Pam in New Orleans, where she playsconvicted killer Pam Hupp. EXCLUSIVE: Renee Zellweger looks unrecognizable in a controversial 'fat suit' as she transforms into on convicted killer Pam Hupp...