Renee Zellweger Gala Reflects ‘Bridget Jones’ Radiant Look After Plastic Surgery Controversy [Video]

Renee Zellweger attended a gala that gave the Jerry Maguire actress the opportunity to show off her naturally radiant look. The 46-year-old Bridget Jones star was in the spotlight again when she appeared at the SeriousFun Children’s Network gala in Hollywood, reported the Daily Mail.

The non-profit organization was created by Paul Newman more than two decades ago, but it’s still going strong, thanks to the many celebrities like Renee who support it.

After staying out of the public limelight for years, Zellweger suddenly attracted attention in October when she walked the red carpet at Elle’s 21st annual Women in Hollywood Awards. Many did not recognize her because every aspect of her face, from chin to forehead, looked dramatically different.

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Amid rumors of plastic surgery, Renee denied that she underwent any procedures. But the medical talk show The Doctors dissected photos of Zellweger’s noticeably altered face, alleging she had cosmetic surgery, as the Inquisitr reported.

Emphasizing that he is not her plastic surgeon, Dr. Drew Ordon pointed to a photo and said that he detected an incision line in her forehead. Based on that discovery and her altered upper face, Dr. Ordon said that Renee underwent a brow lift.

“Clearly they have brought things up,” said the plastic surgeon, pointing to the differences between Zellweger’s older photos and current images.

In addition to the brow lift, Dr. Ordon speculated that Renee also underwent upper eyelid surgery. He noted the changes in her cheeks and emphasized that while she looks great, she also had volume added to counter the effects of aging.

Wendy Williams conducted a hot topic poll and posted what she called “Renee’s Shocking Look” on Instagram.

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“What do you think about Renée Zellweger’s dramatic new look?” asked Wendy.

Viewers responded to her poll with generally negative comments.

However, an upbeat, smiling Renee made it clear at the gala that she’s feeling great, reported People.

Zellweger participated in the event by introducing Natalie Cole prior to the singer’s musical set.

“Tonight is really about Paul Newman. And Paul Newman, what a giant,” emphasized Annette Bening as she schmoozed on the red carpet. “I met him at one of the first events I went to for these camps. It was a small dinner, and I got to sit next to him. And he was so charming. He was so handsome, but he was also modest and had true humility.”

In addition to the Paul Newman charity event, Renee participated in the ALS Association Golden West Chapter’s One Starry Night benefit.

What do you think of Renee Zellweger’s appearance? Does she appear to have undergone plastic surgery, or is it just the natural changes that occur with aging? Post your comments below.

[Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for SeriousFun Children’s Network]