Renée Zellweger Talks 'The Thing About Pam' Transformation

Actor Renée Zellweger joins TODAY in Studio 1A to talk about the process of transforming into Pam Hupp for the crime drama “The Thing About Pam,” inspired by a saga covered on Dateline. She also talks about her return to the spotlight after taking time away. “I needed to step away and grow as a person, learn some things that were not related to work,” she says, revealing she studied international law at UCLA.

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[grumpyoldlady_rants]

I am totally fixated on everything about Pam Hupp! I think Rene deserves awards for her portrayal! She is absolutely outstanding!

[beeellejae]

She definitely deserves an award for her performance. She totally nailed it.

[glossypots]

She actually acts, plays someone other than herself unlike so many actors these days.

[LooseCannonShannon]

Random thought but I adore how attentive, respectful, and engaged she is with the interviewers; Renée Zellweger is such a class-act with whatever she does, not to mention the show is absolutely enthralling! <3

[joelvasquezvillanueva]

Im really happy for Renee, she is just amazing.

[reedh.]

Her new series is riveting, and she’s playing a character you just love to hate, I can’t get enough of this show.

[tmp]

I have always really liked Renee. She's a gentle spirit and did an incredible transformation with this role. Her walk is the best replication. If you watch "The thing about Pam" peep at the way she walks.

[gutenbird]

Renee Zellweger is one of the greatest actresses. Pretty much blows most everyone out the water.

[alexadellastella]

Renée Zellweger is so beautiful! I love that she has her own beauty not a trendy one, but an authentic one!

[jfox]

So glad to see she’s back on screen again. And amazing that she studied international law - she looks happy.

[leroytrujillo]

I once met Renee at my gym in Santa Fe, she was friendly beautiful and worked out pretty hard under a hoodie...✨

[Rose-zyvv]

She does an excellent job in this show. I appreciate Renee always taking chances with her roles. She was perfect as Judy Garland too. 💖

[RT-vwyw]

Renee is one of my favorite actresses ever, and she looks beautiful here! Love her soft, natural makeup.

[jeanettesteininger]

Renee was excellent as Judy!! She is a phenomenal actress many different levels of skills!

[davidmarsden]

An excellent show and Rene gives an incredible performance!

[MrAdwoa]

I love it when older people go back to school. If you have the opportunity, time, and desire, please do it. It's never too late to get more education. It's not for everybody, of course, sometimes money makes it hard but if you get the chance, do it. I love hearing about older people going back to school. Always makes me smile and inspire.

[petergough]

She was just amazing as bridget Jones and so funny 🇬🇧

[venessahunt]

Loving her character....shes amazing playing enjoying it all!!! 👍🏻👏🏻🙌🏻

[myozbubble]

I think Renee is just the most interesting person. And she's beyond adorable!!!

[IsaacBenjaminGrey]

There’s something very calming about Renée.