Renée Zellweger Shines Solo on Red Carpet Amid Ant Anstead’s Guesthouse Stay

Zellweger’s Solo Appearance at Gotham Awards

June 5, 2025: Renée Zellweger made a striking solo appearance at the 2025 Gotham Television Awards in New York City, donning an elegant off-the-shoulder black gown. The 56-year-old actress attended the event without her partner, Ant Anstead, amidst reports about his current living situation.

Ant Anstead

Anthony Richard “Ant” Anstead is a renowned English television presenter, motor specialist, car builder, designer, and artist. He is best known for co-presenting the popular Channel 4 automotive series For the Love of Cars alongside actor Philip Glenister.

Anstead’s Temporary Stay at Friend’s Guesthouse

Ant Anstead, 46, has been residing in the detached guesthouse of his long-time friend, Julia “Jules” French, a 36-year-old cycling instructor in Laguna Beach. This arrangement follows his recent move from a rental property. Anstead’s representative emphasized that his relationship with French is strictly platonic and that the guesthouse stay is temporary.

Couple Maintains Strong Relationship

Despite the physical distance and ongoing rumors, representatives for both Zellweger and Anstead affirm that the couple remains in a committed relationship. They have been together since 2021 after meeting on the set of “Celebrity IOU: Joyride” and have shared significant milestones, including Zellweger relocating to Southern California to be closer to Anstead and his son, Hudson .

Privacy Amid Public Speculation

Both Zellweger and Anstead have expressed a desire to keep their relationship private. While they occasionally appear together at public events, they largely avoid sharing personal details. Recent reports about Anstead’s living arrangements have been labeled “disrespectful and misleading” by his representative, who reiterated the couple’s request for privacy .