Ant Anstead Is Smitten After Getting Flowers and a Love Note Seemingly from Girlfriend Renee Zellweger

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Ella Hovsepian/Getty; Ant Anstead/Instagram

Ella Hovsepian/Getty; Ant Anstead/Instagram

After receiving a stunning bouquet fromRenée Zellweger,Ant Ansteadis sharing some advice.

The photo also reveals a sweet note from Zellweger, 55, that reads, “Welcome home, sweet man!”

Ant Anstead/Instagram

Last month, theCelebrity IOU: Joyridehostsharedan adorable reaction to the movie poster for Zellweger’s upcoming film,Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

“Oh man… she’s so beautiful….!” Anstead wrote on hisInstagram Storieson Aug. 23.

“That’s my Ren (lucky boy),” he added, along with a heart-eye emoji.

Zellweger reprises her beloved role as Bridget Jones in the franchise’s fourth installment, which is scheduled to premiere on Valentine’s Day in 2025.Hugh GrantandEmma Thompsonalso returns as their characters from the past movies, andLeo WoodallandIsla Fishercostar in the new film.

In April, a sourcetold PEOPLEthat Anstead would be temporarily relocating back to England while Zellweger worked on the project.

Ant Anstead Instagram

“Ant is going over to the U.K. with Renée while she is filming [Bridget Jones’s Diary4] later this year,” the insider told PEOPLE at the time. “Ant is excited to spend time with his older kiddos.”

Antsead shares daughter Amelie, 20, and son Archie, 17, with his first wifeLouise Storey. They are based in the U.K., while Hudson, the 5-year-old son he shares with ex-wifeChristina Hall, lives in California.

Zellweger and Anstead, who’ve been in a relationship since 2021,share a home together in Orange Countythat they moved into in spring 2023, a sourceconfirmed to PEOPLEat the time.

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Last week, Anstead included a nod to Zellweger ina birthday tributeto Hudson.

“Happy birthday Hudzo! WOW what a privilege it’s been to witness you become a bright, sparkly, funny, brilliant, generous, magnetic, talented and kind little man,” Anstead began his caption on Sept. 6.

“You have taught me so much about so much!” he added. “It’s been a privilege to do this dad thing all over again. You humble me and fill everyone around you with joy and love.““NayNay and I love you very much! Happy 5th birthday Hudzo ❤️ x,” he concluded the post, seemingly using Hudson’s nickname for Zellweger.

Hall also commented on Anstead’s post, writing, “Happy Birthday to our sweet boy!”

source: people.com