Movies
The Cold Mountain star beat the likes of Holly Hunter (Thirteen), Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April), Marcia Gay Harden (Mystic River) and Shohreh Aghdashloo (House of Sand and Fog) to the title.
"I am overwhelmed," said Zellweger. "Thankyou., I would like to thank the academy for inviting me here tonight. I am honoured to be here, but I'm standing here because of so many people. It was such a privilege to go to work every day with you, Jude and Nicole, my friends."
Digital Spy readers were right on the mark, with 64% of voters tipping her for the award. Bookies had given her favourite odds of 1/6.
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At the Movies
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Movies Interviews
Max von Sydow 'Extremely Loud' interviewActing legend Max von Sydow on Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, The Exorcist and Flash Gordon.
Box Office Charts
'The Woman in Black' wins UK box officeThe Woman in Black beats The Muppets and Star Wars at the the UK box office.
