Renée Zellweger Living Solo Again As Ant Anstead's Life Spirals Into Legal And Financial Chaos
Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead's once-blossoming romance appears to be entering turbulent waters.
The couple, who have been together since 2021, are now reportedly living apart, while rumors of financial ruin and new associations cast shadows on their future.
With Ant's car business crumbling and Zellweger focused on work in New York, insiders say the situation is far from stable.
Zellweger and Anstead, who began dating four years ago, are reportedly no longer sharing a home.
According to insiders, the couple hasn't lived under the same roof for over a year. Anstead had been renting a modest two-bedroom property in Laguna Beach for $4,250 a month, while Zellweger continued residing in a $30,000-a-month clifftop rental nearby.
A spokesperson for Anstead confirmed to the Daily Mail that the small home 'was rented solely by Mr. Anstead,' and the landlord clarified that Zellweger was not on the lease.
Meanwhile, Zellweger has been in New York filming the hit Hulu series "Only Murders in the Building."
Despite the physical distance and ongoing speculation, a source close to the "Bridget Jones's Diary" star maintains that 'they are still dating.'
As Anstead's personal life becomes more complicated, his living arrangements have sparked more questions.
He's been repeatedly seen spending the night at the upscale home of Julia French, a glamorous 36-year-old divorcée in Laguna Beach who is currently in the process of divorcing her hedge fund founder husband, James Hanna III.
Anstead and French reportedly share a connection through their children, as one of her kids attends the same school as Anstead's son, Hudson.
A source revealed to the outlet, 'When Ant's working late or needs childcare, Hudson goes back with Jules' kids. Then in the evening, Ant picks Hudson up.'
The source also hinted at a 'flirtatious friendship' between Anstead and French, adding, 'When he moved out of his rental, he moved into the apartment above the garage at Jules' place.'
Even after four years of dating, Zellweger seems hesitant to take the next step with Anstead.
When Anstead lost his rental, it was assumed that he would move in with Zellweger again. However, that didn't happen.
A source close to the Oscar-winning actress said, 'Renée currently has a rental in Laguna. When Ant lost his rental, the obvious thing would have been for him to move into the rental with Renée. But she doesn't want them cohabiting, so he has to find his own place to stay.'
The insider explained that Zellweger's reluctance may stem from wanting to keep some personal space amid Anstead's growing troubles.
'That's kind of how the relationship works,' the source added, suggesting Zellweger may be trying to maintain boundaries while still being supportive from a distance.
Anstead is facing a wave of legal and financial issues that have significantly impacted his lifestyle.
His company, Radford Motors, recently filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Delaware, a move that often leads to liquidation.
Additionally, the British TV presenter is facing lawsuits from customers who allege fraud and breach of contract.
One lawsuit claims that a customer paid a deposit for a $1 million custom Lotus race car, only for the car never to materialize and the money to remain unrecovered.
Anstead or his company is being sued for over $3 million. Adding to the mess, the landlord of his Costa Mesa workshop reportedly filed for eviction.
Although Anstead's spokesperson later claimed the filing was 'made in error' and withdrawn, sources say staff haven't been seen at the workshop in over a week.
While Anstead deals with his personal and professional woes, Zellweger is staying focused on her acting career.
She has been filming in New York and keeping a relatively low profile.
Her publicist declined to comment on the current state of her relationship, but those close to her insist that she's still in a relationship with Anstead, though it is complicated by distance and logistics.
Meanwhile, Anstead continues to maintain that his relationship is private. 'He continues to remain private about his cherished personal relationship,' his representative stated.
Zellweger's silence on the matter is noteworthy and could be reflective of her preference to avoid drama and stay focused on work while things settle down.
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