Celebs really pride themselves on being politically correct and culturally aware. Renée Zellweger had done her share of global work around the world so that is why she was a little embarrassed when she realized she over stepped cultural boundaries. Last year she worked with the Children's Defense Fund and attended a a summit in Jordan about women's health issues. But while there she made a huge cultural faux pas. Here's more:
"Sometimes I just make some cultural mistakes here and there. I had this driver in Jordan, he was lovely, he was taking care of me, really, really generous very, very sweet. "He didn't speak any English. He safely delivered me to the airport and he was just really nice, so I threw my arms around him and I gave him a big Texas thank-you hug. "I stepped back and I looked at his face and he was horrified, and I thought, 'You don't do that! You don't go over there and you don't hug a man that you don't know.' "Cultural faux-pas! I thought, 'Oh, my God, here we go. He's insulted and I'm a prostitute and I'm probably going to jail...or I'm probably married to that guy! We're a couple now!''"
At least her heart was in the right place! For more pics of Renée outside the Ritz Carlton in NY just read more
Stuart Weitzman
Scholl
Dress for Less
Eh it happens.
1well at least she meant well.
2well at least she meant well.
3That is pretty funny! She is so cute, and amazingly talented. I think her "Bridget Jones" is one of the best romantic comedies ever made (thanks to the book's character and the way Renee captured her sass).
4I think that's endearing.
5...I think she's made it up. she tells quite a few little quaint stories about herself a lot like that one. personally, I find her sincere attempts at "being human" transparent and about as saccrinely sweet as a meg ryan movie...
6She's so pretty, she should smile more.
7I don't like her, but I think that is a cute, funny story.
8Malvolio,
9When telling stories about yourself during interviews, would you divulge very personal important stories...or would you tell them little bits of fluff? The fluff satisfies the press, and guards the privacy of the actor. I can understand why she would use the non-personal stuff as filler.
...I hear you. I just found one two many of her "stories" a little self-congratulatory in a sneaky way. but, she's far less offensive than a lot of the "stars" out there.
10her 2 second marriage is always gonna throw me for a loop...
...that's "too many." like, in, too many eggnog tonight. thank god that's almost over, being mandatory and all...
11Renee, go suck a lemon!
LOL!
12Agreed, Malvolio. She's always telling stories like this, and they just don't seem believable. They're as annoying as Gwyneth Paltrow's stupid comments.
13If that now is true, then it is pretty cute!
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\Don't chase the beat of your heart/
malvolio ~
I appreciate your perspective on this. I still think it's a cute story, but I don't disagree with your comments.
15...that's what I'm saying, DulceSkye, why would she even relate this story? so many of these little "homilies" or lessons come out of nowhere (dare I say her ass), and you're dead-on about GP. apple, my eye...
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16shes sooooooooooo pretty!! aww she as only giving a hug lol
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