In 2002, she starred with Michelle Pfeiffer in White Oleander and in Rob Marshall's Best Picture winning film Chicago opposite Catherine Zeta Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, and John C. Reilly. Zellweger earned her second Academy Award nomination as Best Actress, as well as the Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globe Award. In 2004, Zellweger finally received an Academy Award, this time as Best Supporting Actress in Anthony Minghella's Cold Mountain opposite Jude Law and Nicole Kidman.
Roxie
Renée Zellweger Lyrics
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(spoken)
Once it said in the paper:
'gangland's Al Capelli seen at Chez Vito with cute blonde chorine'
That was me.
I clipped it and I saved it.
why'know, all my life i wanted to was have my own act
But no. No, no, no
One big world full of 'no'
Then? Amos came along
Safe, sweet Amos
Who never says 'no'
Lookit.
I've never done this before
But this is such a special night
And you are such a great audience!
And..And i just.. really feel like i can talk to you, why'know?
So, Forget what you've read in the papers!
And forget what you've heard on the radio!
because, because... I'm gonna tell you the truth
-not that the truth really matters-
But, I'm gonna tell ya anyways..
In the bed department?
Amos was... ZERO
i mean, when he made love to me, it was, like, he was fixing a carbouretter or sommink
'i love ya honey, i love ya'
Anywaays... I started fooling around
Then i started screwing around
-which is fooling around without dinner-
Then, I met Fred Casely
Wo said he could get me into Vaudeville
but, That didn't really work out as i planned
and I guess it didn't work out too great for fred either
So, I gave up on the Vaudeville idea
Because you figure after all those years
Opportunity's just passed you by
(singing)
But it ain't
Oh, no, no, no, no
But it ain't
(spoken)
And now?
well, if this Flynn guy gets me off
With all this publicity
I'm in a whole word of
YES!
[Roxie]
The name on everybody's lips
Is gonna be Roxie
The lady raking in the chips
Is gonna be Roxie
I'm gonna be a celebrity
That means
Somebody everyone knows
They('re) gonna recognize my eyes
My hair my teeth my boobs my nose
From just some dumb mechanics wife
I'm gonna be Roxie
Who says that murder's not an art?
And who in case she doesn't hang
Can say she started with a bang?
Roxie Hart!
Boys...
[Boys]
They're gonna wait outside in line
To get to see
[Roxie]
Roxie
Think of those autographs
I'll sign,
'Good luck to ya,'
[Boys]
Roxie!
[Roxie]
And I'll appear
In a lavalier that goes
All the way down to my waist
[Boys]
Here a ring,
There a ring,
Everywhere a-ring-a-ling
[Roxie]
But always in the best of taste!
(spoken)
Mmmm, I'm a star!
And the audience loves me!
And I love them
And they love me for loving them
And I love them for loving me
And we love each other
And that's because none of us
Got enough love in our childhoods
And that's showbiz
Kid
[Boys]
She's given up her hum drum life
[Roxie]
I'm gonna be sing it
[Boys]
Roxie
She made a scandal and a start
[Roxie]
And Sophie Tucker will shit
I know
To see her name get billed below
Roxie Hart
[Boys]
Roxie...
Roxie...
Roxie...
Roxie...
Rox-ie...
Roxie...
Roxie...
The song "Roxie" from the hit Broadway musical "Chicago" is performed by Renee Zellweger in the movie adaptation of the musical. The character Roxie Hart is introduced in this song and she uses this opportunity to tell the audience about her life and aspirations. Roxie shares that she always wanted to have her own act but was constantly rejected until she started cheating on her husband with Fred Casely in hopes of him getting her into Vaudeville. Unfortunately, the plan backfires and she ends up killing Fred. Roxie is now on trial for murder, but she is hoping to become a celebrity because of all the publicity surrounding her trial. She is grateful to her lawyer, Flynn, who will help her become a star.
The lyrics of the song reveal Roxie's character as a selfish woman who is determined to use any means necessary to become famous. She was initially content in her "hum drum" life but her thirst for fame has led her down a dangerous path. "Roxie" is meant to be an upbeat and catchy song, but at its core, it is a commentary on the cult of celebrity and how people are willing to do anything to achieve fame.
Line by Line Meaning
Once it said in the paper: 'gangland's Al Capelli seen at Chez Vito with cute blonde chorine'. That was me. I clipped it and I saved it.
Roxie saw her name in the newspaper and she was ecstatic.
Lookit, I've never done this before But this is such a special night And you are such a great audience! And..And i just.. really feel like i can talk to you, why'know?
Roxie is comfortable and believes that she can open up to her audience.
In the bed department? Amos was... ZERO i mean, when he made love to me, it was, like, he was fixing a carbouretter or sommink
Roxie is dissatisfied with Amos' sexual performance.
Anywaays... I started fooling around Then i started screwing around -which is fooling around without dinner- Then, I met Fred Casely
Roxie started having an affair with Fred Casely after cheating on Amos.
Wo said he could get me into Vaudeville but, That didn't really work out as i planned and I guess it didn't work out too great for fred either So, I gave up on the Vaudeville idea
Roxie's Vaudeville plan didn't work out and Fred Casely was murdered.
Well, if this Flynn guy gets me off With all this publicity I'm in a whole word of YES!
Roxie believes that her case can be used to her advantage and propel her into fame.
The name on everybody's lips Is gonna be Roxie The lady raking in the chips Is gonna be Roxie
Roxie believes that her name will be well-known and she will financially benefit from it.
Who says that murder's not an art? And who in case she doesn't hang Can say she started with a bang?
Roxie sees murder as a form of art and if she is successful, it will be a great start to her career.
Boys... They're gonna wait outside in line To get to see Roxie
Roxie's newfound fame will attract male suitors.
Think of those autographs I'll sign, 'Good luck to ya,' Roxie!
Roxie envisions herself signing many autographs for fans.
But always in the best of taste!
Roxie intends to maintain her classy reputation.
Mmmm, I'm a star! And the audience loves me! And I love them And they love me for loving them And I love them for loving me And we love each other
Roxie is experiencing a euphoric moment where she feels loved by her audience and returns the love back.
She's given up her hum drum life I'm gonna be sing it Roxie She made a scandal and a start
Roxie no longer desires a boring life and has made a name for herself after the scandal.
And Sophie Tucker will shit I know To see her name get billed below Roxie Hart
Sophie Tucker is jealous that Roxie is more well-known than her.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRED EBB, JOHN KANDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ashlyn7225
The name on everybody's lips
Is gonna be Roxie
The lady rakin' in the chips
Is gonna be Roxie
I'm gonna be a celebrity
That means somebody eveyone knows
They're gonna recognize my eyes
My hair, my teeth, my boobs, my nose
From just some dumb mechanic's wife
I'm gonna be Roxie
Who says that murders not an art?
And who in case she doesn't hang
Can say she started with a bang?
Roxie Hart!
Boys!
They're gonna wait outside in line together to see
Roxie!
Think of those autographs I'll sign
"Good luck to ya, Roxie"
And I'll appear in lavaliere
That goes all the way down to my waist
Here a ring, there a ring
Everywhere a ring a ling
But always in the best of taste
Oh, I'm a star
And the audience loves me
And I love them and they love me for loving them
And I love them for loving me and we love each other
And that's 'cause none of us got any love in our childhood
And that's show biz, kid
She's giving up here humdrum life
I'm gonna be
Sing it! (Roxie!)
She made a scandal and a start
And Sophie Tucker will shit, I know
To see her name get billed below
Roxie Hart!
@calibri6782
i had no idea people didnt like her in this role 💀 I FUCKING LOVE THIS. she seriously sells the character and she is FEELING herself in this song.
@anyuka2466
У нее неприятное тело. А у Кетрин Зета Джонс тело красивое.Это мое скромное мнение.
@wong03333
yeah how could you not
@gallyi34
@@anyuka2466she has a good body , Catherine has bigger boobs lol
@redbluebae4397
Agreed!!
@xrrgr
@@anyuka2466 that is not a humble opinion lol
@karant1378
I think this was and still is the career best performance by Renee. Catherine got all the praise for it, but it was Renee who totally surprised me with her layered portrayal.
@carlodelarosaManuelito
Same here
@ersofrescht4661
same here!
@chrisshoemaker3855
I would say second after seeing her in Judy