If you’re not laughing with them, you might just be a distant part of the joke’."Įveryone remembers that epic reindeer jumper - with some holding Mark responsible for giving the Christmas jumper a revival. Recalling the offer, he said: "I thought, ‘Get in on the joke. I'm happy."Ĭolin Firth played another love interest for Bridget in the films (Image: Justin Tallis/PA Wire)Īfter breaking hearts as Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice, producers were keen to cast Colin Firth as Mark Darcy. Shortly after she said: "Perhaps I look different. Renee took a five-year hiatus in 2010 from screen acting, and then re-appeared at the Elle Women in Hollywood Awards with a dramatic new look. She scooped an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Cold Mountain in 2003 and two years later received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her career then took quite a turn, finding more success in the role of Roxie Hart in the well-received musical Chicago opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones and Richard Gere. Renee's incredible performance won over audiences and critics, leading to her getting Golden Globe, Oscar and BAFTA nominations. In a bid to get it spot on, Renee spent three weeks working undercover as an intern at a British publishing house and went out to get boozed with Londoners. However, the actress put on weight for the role, started smoking herbal cigarettes and received dialect coaching. The decision caused much controversy as Renee was a non-smoker, wasn't overweight and was an American. It was a big call to cast Texan actress Renee Zellweger as the London heroine.