Who Is Renee Zellweger’s Ex-Husband? Kenny Chesney’s Job & Relationship History

Renée Zellweger and her ex-husband Kenny Chesney’s brief marriage continues to spark curiosity among fans about their relationship and sudden split. Zellweger is an award-winning actress, best known for her roles in Bridget Jones’s Diary, Judy, and Cold Mountain. While her acting career continues to draw attention, there’s significant interest in her personal life.

So, here’s all you need to know about Zellweger’s ex-husband, his job, and their relationship.

Who was Renee Zellweger married to?

Renee Zellweger was married to Kenny Chesney.

The ex-couple dated for four months before officially tying the knot. They got married in an intimate ceremony at Chesney’s private estate on St.John in the U.S Virgin Islands in May 2005. Their relationship ended in divorce after less than four months of their marriage. The reason cited was “fraud.” This led many to speculate whether the term had anything to do with Chesney’s sexual orientation.

To clarify the bizarre speculation, Zellweger released a statement. In it, she said, “I would personally be very grateful for your support in refraining from drawing derogatory, hurtful, sensationalized or untrue conclusions and greatly appreciate your understanding that we hope to experience this transition as privately as possible.” (via People)

What is Kenny Chesney’s job?

Renee Zellweger’s ex-husband, Kenny Chesney, is a country singer.

He hails from Knoxville, Tennessee. He pursued a degree in advertising at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City. His music career began in 1989 when he recorded a self-released demo album,  Good Old Boy At Heart. Initially, he performed at local clubs, but eventually secured a songwriting contract when leaving the audition for Tomlinson.

He then performed at a songwriter’s showcase a year later and cracked a deal with Capricorn Records. Through this label, he released his debut album, In My Wildest Dreams. Since then, he has been credited for 19 more albums, with the most recent one being Born (2024). As a prominent figure in the country music scene, he was recently announced as a member-elect of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Renee Zellweger and Kenny Chesney’s relationship history

In an interview with The Tennessean, Kenny Chesney revealed that he had a crush on Renee Zellweger. He said, “Here’s a country girl who’s still down to earth. You never see her coming, then — wham! — there she is. And that makes her really, really sexy. Plus, she seems like the kind of girl who could fit in and be at home anywhere.” (via US Weekly)

However, they crossed paths at NBC’s Concert of Hope in January 2005. It was known that Zellweger, who also admired his musical talent, wanted to pass on a note to him. According to People, as she was busy answering the phone calls, Chesney approached instead. He said,  “I hear you are trying to pass me a note — don’t let the principal find out!” From there on, their bond continued to develop.

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