Renée Zellweger is reportedly planning a secret wedding with boyfriend Ant Anstead, sparking engagement rumors after she was seen covering her left ring finger at the U.K. premiere of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. Sources close to the couple reveal that the actress, 55, and the British TV host, 45, are putting wedding plans in motion, with a ceremony possibly taking place in the English countryside this spring or summer.
Secret Wedding Plans in Motion
Despite her notoriously private nature, Zellweger is reportedly eager to walk down the aisle with Anstead. Insiders say the couple is keeping their wedding plans under wraps but are excited about the future. An insider said the couple is serious about tying the knot but is avoiding public attention.
The two met on the set of Anstead’s Discovery+ series Celebrity IOU: Joyride in 2021 and have been inseparable ever since. Zellweger is said to have embraced Anstead’s low-key Southern California lifestyle and has grown close to his children from previous relationships: Amelie, 21, and Archie, 18, from his marriage to Louise Anstead, and Hudson, 5, with ex-wife Christina Haack.
One Big Happy Family
Sources reveal that Zellweger has bonded with Anstead’s children and is ready to become a part of his family. “Ant is a romantic. He wants to make Renée his wife and for them to be one big happy family,” an insider shared. “She’s totally head over heels, so it’s just a matter of time before they pull the trigger.”
Anstead, who is currently renovating a property in the English countryside, is reportedly considering hosting an intimate wedding on the estate. “He’s still working on the house, but there’s no reason they couldn’t set up something temporary for a small ceremony and celebration,” the source said.
While Zellweger and Anstead have not publicly announced an engagement, the couple is said to be leaning towards a private and low-key wedding. An insider explained that Zellweger values her privacy and prefers to keep her personal life out of the spotlight.
A Love Meant to Last
Friends close to the couple believe they are the perfect match. “Renée is very excited. Ant is the guy she wants to spend the rest of her life with, and he feels the same about her,” the insider revealed.
The two have reportedly discussed their future together, with sources hinting that a wedding could happen sooner rather than later. “They’re keeping their wedding plans hush-hush, but it’s very much on the table,” the insider added.
As fans eagerly await confirmation, Zellweger and Anstead continue to enjoy their quiet life together away from Hollywood’s spotlight.
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