Zellweger enjoying time out

Renee Zellweger has decided to focus more on her personal life than her career.

The Oscar-winning actress – who is believed to be dating handsome actor Bradley Cooper – got to a point where her work was taking over every aspect of her existence, so she made a change.

She told TV show ‘Good Morning America’: "This summer, yes, absolutely, I kind of stopped for a minute and started to just take a look around at my personal life and fill it up a little bit, with things that didn't have anything to do with being an actress, or having a public persona. I just kind of went out to play."

Renee, 40, is spending as much quality time as she can with her family and has also opened fulfilled her dream of opening a restaurant.

She said: "I opened a restaurant in East Hampton – that was fun. The Blue Parrot, a little taco joint with some really good margaritas – too good! And I've been travelling a lot, spending a lot of time with my family. It's fuel, the things you need, if you're going to do this job well."