Renee Zellweger receives pushback from friends for being 'foolish' as she forgoes prenup with Ant Anstead

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Renee Zellweger, the beloved star of 'Bridget Jones's Diary' and 'Jerry Maguire,' is known for her fierce independence and romantic spirit.

However, as the 55-year-old actress reportedly prepares to marry her boyfriend of nearly three years, British TV host Ant Anstead, concerns from her inner circle are intensifying.

Zellweger’s friends are reportedly alarmed that the Oscar-winning actress may be making a "foolish" decision by opting out of a prenuptial agreement, despite their pleas for her to protect her substantial fortune, as per Life & Style Magazine.

Renee Zellweger's friends concerned about her forgoing prenup in marriage with Ant Anstead

The couple, who met on the set of Disney Plus' 'Celebrity IOU Joyride' in 2021, has maintained a relatively low-profile relationship in the public eye.

While they went Instagram official later that same year, the two have largely kept their romance private. Now, in 2024, rumors are swirling that Zellweger and Anstead are gearing up to walk down the aisle, potentially with wedding ceremonies in both the UK and the US.

According to a source close to the couple, "Renee will absolutely marry Ant, they’re getting their ducks in a row."

The insider shared with Life & Style that plans for their nuptials have been brewing for some time, including ideas for ceremonies on both sides of the Atlantic.

However, despite her romantic enthusiasm for marriage, Zellweger’s refusal to consider a prenuptial agreement has raised alarm bells among her closest friends.

The decision, which her friends see as risky, has sparked significant concern as they try to gently persuade her to rethink her stance before it’s too late.

Zellweger, who has earned an impressive fortune from her long and successful acting career, reportedly holds a net worth of approximately $90 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

In contrast, her soon-to-be husband, Ant Anstead, a TV presenter known for his work on car-related programs like 'Wheeler Dealers', has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

This economic disparity has led Zellweger’s inner circle to voice their apprehensions.

According to the source who spoke to Life & Style, Zellweger’s friends have urged her to protect her financial assets with a prenup, but the actress appears steadfast in her decision to forgo the legal safety net.

"They’re trying to gently talk sense into her," the insider revealed, "and convince her that the best time to hash all these things out is before there are problems. But Renee won’t listen."

Renee Zellweger finds the idea of starting marriage with contingency plan 'distasteful'

For Renee Zellweger, entering into a marriage with the expectation that it will end in divorce seems distasteful.

The source said, "Renee finds the idea of starting off a marriage with a contingency plan for it to end really distasteful."

Her romantic ideals have seemingly influenced her firm stance against signing a prenuptial agreement, even if it means risking a portion of her vast fortune.

Those close to her believe she is taking an unnecessary risk. "Considering all the money at stake, a lot of people think she’s being foolish not to protect herself in the event things do go south," the insider added.

But Zellweger’s love for Anstead appears to overshadow any concerns. The couple, who have lived together for some time now, have weathered their share of relationship tests, and Zellweger is convinced that she has found "the one" in Anstead.

"They’ve been through enough tests, and Renee has come to the heartwarming conclusion that Ant is the one for her," the source continued.

Their relationship has endured beyond the honeymoon phase, proving to them both that their bond is more than just infatuation.

Zellweger’s stance against a prenuptial agreement echoes a growing debate in Hollywood about whether such agreements are necessary or even harmful to a marriage.

The issue was thrust into the spotlight earlier this year when it was revealed that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck did not have a prenup in place when Lopez filed for divorce in August.