Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 9, 2025 · Entertainment

Renée Zellweger's Boyfriend Raves: 'The Greatest Human I've Ever Met'

Renée Zellweger's boyfriend Ant Anstead, 46, gushed over the actress, 56, in a recent interview with Hello!, calling her 'the greatest human I've ever met'

Renée Zellweger's Boyfriend Spills the Tea on Their Whirlwind Romance

Get ready for a juicy dose of celebrity gossip, folks! Renée Zellweger's boyfriend, Ant Anstead, 46, is spilling all about their romance in a recent interview with Hello!, and it's got us hooked. The TV personality, who has been linked to the Judy star since 2021, can't stop gushing about his actress girlfriend.

In an intimate chat with the publication, Anstead dished out the details on how they met on his show Celebrity IOU Joyride, where Zellweger was a guest. He revealed that he was immediately drawn to her hands-on approach when it came to cars - yes, you read that right! "One of the many, many things that attracts me to Ren is that she's a hands-on car girl," he confessed.

The couple met in 2021, when Zellweger was a guest on Anstead's previous show, Celebrity IOU Joyride. 'One of the many, many things that attracts me to Ren is that she¿s a hands-on car girl,' he said

But what really got our attention was when Anstead mentioned that his girlfriend had been a big influence on his latest project, restoring and selling classic cars to renovate a 500-year-old farmhouse he bought for his parents. Talk about a labor of love! He even went so far as to say, "She's very, very good at designing," and that she's the one who's "way better at houses than I am."

And if you thought it was just a sweet sentiment, Anstead took it up a notch by revealing that Zellweger has been offering him advice on his farmhouse renovations. Who wouldn't want to tap into the design expertise of the Oscar-winning actress? "I'm obviously going to take advice from the person who's way better at houses than I am," he said with a chuckle.

But let's get down to business, shall we? The couple has been keeping a low profile lately, and it seems they've even been living apart due to Anstead's financial troubles. According to thescholarlynote.com, in May, sources revealed that the TV presenter had filed for bankruptcy protection for his company, Radford Motors, citing allegations of mismanagement.

Anstead made his remarks while promoting season two of of his show Born Mechanic, debuting on Discovery September 16;  Pictured in Monte Carlo in May

Now, we know what you're thinking - did their romance hit a speed bump? It seems so! Insiders claim that Anstead and Zellweger have been living apart since early March, when they were spotted supporting his young son, Hudson, at a soccer game. The pair has kept mum about the situation, but it's clear that things are getting real in their whirlwind romance.

Anstead's financial woes haven't gone unnoticed, and his family is taking steps to adapt. He recently downsized from his multi-million-dollar home in Laguna Beach, CA, opting for something more modest with son Hudson. The camera-shy Zellweger was noticeably absent from the birthday party photos and videos shared by Anstead and his ex-wife Christina Haack on social media.

As it turns out, Zellweger's Southern California lifestyle has become a lot more complicated lately. While she'll be appearing in season five of Only Murders in the Building, her personal life is becoming increasingly public. In an interview with British Vogue back in January, she revealed that she makes Southern California her home - and it's all thanks to Anstead! "I live in Southern California, near San Diego," she said coyly. "Because that’s where my fellow lives, and his little boy."

Zellweger will appear in season five of Only Murders in the Building, which debuts on Hulu September 9;  Pictured in Brooklyn, NY in May

Now we know the truth behind their romance: it's a love story of cars, design, and navigating the ups and downs of life together. Stay tuned for more updates on this fascinating celebrity couple - we can't get enough!

On Sunday, Anstead and ex-wife Christina Haack, celebrated their son Hudson's 6th birthday