The 92nd yearly Oscar academy awards ceremony was pretty special for Reene Zellweger. She won the best actress award for her role as Judy Garland in “Judy.” This came as her second academy award in her career as an actor. Reene Zellweger won her first Oscar after featuring in 2003’s Cold Mountain on a supporting role.
Reene Zellweger in Oscar
The star was invited to the stage to collect her award and made a brief speech. She took advantage of her acceptance speech to hail the unending legacy left behind by Garland, who died in 1969 at the age of 47 years. She went further to demystify the importance of remembering and celebrating such prominent heroes in society.
She appreciated the conversations that continue to pay tribute to Judy Garland. Zellweger believes that this act of celebrating heroes is a great way of not only getting inspiration but also uniting people.
“When we celebrate our heroes, we’re reminded of who we are as one people united. And, no Judy Garland did not receive (an Oscar) in her time. I am certain that this moment is an extension of the celebration of her legacy that began on our film set, and it is also representative of the fact that her legacy of unique exceptionalism and inclusivity and generosity in spirit. Transcends any one artistic achievement,” she said.
Reene Zellweger fended off competition from the likes of Charlize Theron (Bombshell), Saoirse Ronan (Little Women), Scarlett Johansson (Marriage Story) and Cynthia Erivo (Harriet). The award ceremony was aired on ABC right from the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood.
Renee Zellweger mentions Venus and Serena in her #Oscars speech, calling them heroes pic.twitter.com/Vb0UtZJXt9
— Matt Dowell (@TheMattDowell) February 10, 2020
Reene Zellweger Hails Both Serena and Venus Williams
Apart from appreciating the good work done by Judy Garland, Zellweger recognized other heroes. She named several popular figures she believes to have Garland’s attributes. Some of the celebrities she identified include Harriet Tubman, Fred Rogers, Selena, Martin Scorsese, Serena, and Venus Williams.
Venus and Serena Williams have been an inspiration to many when it comes to playing tennis. A significant number of upcoming players mold their game around these two sisters. One youngster that has continued to draw motivation from these legendary tennis players is Coco Gauff. The 15-year-old’s meteoric rise in tennis has taken a lot of people by surprise. Despite her tender age, she has on different occasions pulled off amazing performances in various WTA tours.
Serena Williams’s ranking and performance in 2020
At the moment ranked no.9, Serena played her last match on the 8th of February when she lost to Anastasija Sevastova 7-65 3-6 7-64 in the Rubber 4 in Fed Cup.
This season Serena Williams has a 8-2 win-loss record. Serena Williams has won 1 title in Auckland.
Venus Williams’s ranking and performance in 2020
Currently the world no.66, Venus Williams played her last match on the 20th of January when she had to surrender to Cori Gauff 7-65 6-3 in the 1st round of the Australian Open.
Serena Williams and Venus Williams played each other 30 times. The head to head is 18-12 for Serena Williams.
The last time that they locked horns, Serena Williams won 6-1 6-2 in the 3rd round in New York (U.S. Open) in August 2018.
