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Jamie Roberts

Renée Zellweger was 'very afraid to sing' in Chicago as director celebrates 20th anniversary

Renée Zellweger nearly didn't complete her Oscar-nominated performance in Chicago due to a fear of singing formally, the hit film's director has confessed.

Ahead of the musical drama's 20th anniversary, director Rob Marshall has revealed the actress had fears about her singing role as murderess-turned-famous showgirl Roxie Hart.

He claimed the Hollywood star was initially "very afraid" to sing for him.

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