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Is Renee Zellweger engaged to Ant Anstead? Fans say they're 'glad she has found happiness' amid rumors

Renee Zellweger and Ant Anstead first met on the set of his show 'Celebrity IOU: Joyride' in 2021 and have been living together since then

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Love is in the air for Hollywood stars Renee Zellweger and Ant Anstead as rumors of their engagement spread like wildfire. Fans and media outlets are buzzing with excitement as reports suggest that the couple might be ready to take the next step in their relationship.

The couple first crossed paths on the set of Anstead's show, 'Celebrity IOU: Joyride'. In a touching episode that aired in June 2021, Zellweger participated to honor her late friend and cherished former publicist Nanci Ryder. 

Is Renee Zellweger engaged to Ant Anstead?

The 'Bridget Jones' Diary' actress and the television personality seem to have found happiness together, and it appears that wedding bells might soon be ringing for the happy couple. "Renee and Ant are keeping their plans incredibly private, they’re not planning a big public announcement," an insider told Hollywood Life. The source added, "She has been telling her inner circle about organizing their nuptials, everything will be very low-key. Her relationship with Ant is super strong and they’re madly in love, and they can’t wait to get hitched." 

Earlier, Anstead opened up about his relationship with Zellweger, disclosing that they had been dating for "a while" before the news of their romance became public knowledge. The couple managed to keep their relationship under wraps before finally confirming their love to the world. "Everyone knows that Renee and I have become quite close, [but] we kept it a secret for a while, and unfortunately, some pictures were taken and put out there," Anstead told ET in August. In the same interview, he praised Zellweger's work ethic. "It was a real pleasure to work with her. She’s super pro, and she can weld," he said.

'Very happy for them'

Following the happy news, social media platforms became abuzz with excitement and curiosity. One user wrote, "I am very happy for them. They’ve been going out for awhile. She’s smart choosing a British man. I hope she’s happy with him." Another wrote, "Well damn! They should be. Love them together. If not now, it's just a matter of time."

Others took to Facebook to congratulate the Oscar-winning actress. One wrote, "Such a good actress. Glad she has found happiness," while another said, "Congratulations, gorgeous couple." A third wrote, "Aweeee. I’m so happy for her. He looks like a keeper," while a fourth added, "Happy for her . She deserves every good thing."