Renee Zellweger brings sexy back at the Berlin Film Festival in her backless blue dress

As a juror at the Berlin Film Festival, Renee Zellweger is there to take a back seat and judge her peers in the upcoming films.
But there was no danger of the Oscar-winning actress fading into the distance at the festival opening tonight, when she dazzled in a daring backless blue dress.
The 40-year-old star flashed plenty of flesh in the strapless gown with a long train as she posed on the red carpet at the opening ceremony and premiere of Chinese film Tuan Yuan (Apart Together).

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Rhapsody in blue: Juror Renee Zellweger arrives at the opening ceremony of the Berlin Film Fesitval in a stunning blue dress

All wrapped up: Zellweger shows off her toned back and a big blue bow on the rear of her dress

Despite the snowy weather, a cold Zellweger managed to stay smiling as she posed for photographers.
Also going for blue tonight was English actress Tilda Swinton, who looked statuesque in a midnight blue dress.
Zellweger is one of a seven-member jury, headed by German director Werner Herzog, who will decide on the awards at the end of the 10 day festival on February 20.
Joining the Bridget Jones's Diary star on the panel is German actress Cornelia Froboess, Chinese actress Yu Nan, Spanish producer Jose Maria Morales, Somalian writter Nuruddin Farah and Italian director Francesca Comencini.

It's cold outside: Zellweger looks at the snow falling on her dress

No doubt, fans of Zellweger will be expecting her to step out in a variety of couture every day during the festival.
Highlights of the Berlin Film Festival are expected to include Roman Polanski's film The Ghost Writer, which he has been completing while under house arrest.

 

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Meanwhile, Zellweger's jury duties will mean she is separated from new boyfriend Bradley Cooper on Valentine's Day.
The Hangover actor, 35, admitted he will be spending the commercial romantic day with his mother Gloria in Los Angeles.

Glamour: Tilda Swinton (left) looked statuesque in midnight blue, while juror, Chinese actress Yu Nan opted for an asymmetrical black dress

The couple have been dating quietly since August and have been spotted together in Barcelona and Vancouver.
The actor recently denied rumours the couple had bought a house together, insisting that his recent purchase of a $5million home in LA had been for himself only.
Discussing his Valentine's Day plans, he said: 'My mother is coming to visit and we are going to have a nice Valentine's Day.'

Berlin's Got Talent: Zellweger joins fellow jurors (L-R) Werner Herzog, Cornelia Froboess, Nan, Jose Maria Morales, Nuruddin Farah and Francesca Comencini

Winter wonderland: The stars walked up a snowy red carpet