Recent Examples on the WebOther big names who have portrayed Roxie's dance shoes onstage over the years include Ann Reinking, Ashlee Simpson Ross and Michelle Williams, as well as Renée Zellweger in the 2002 Chicago film adaptation opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones as rival and fellow murderess Velma Kelly.—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE.com, 23 Mar. 2022 Other big names who have stepped into Roxie's dance shoes on stage over the years include Ann Reinking, Ashlee Simpson Ross and Michelle Williams, as well as Renée Zellweger in the 2002 Chicago film adaptation opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones as rival and fellow murderess Velma Kelly.—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 Within the first 15 minutes of Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story, the eponymous housewife — who is inspired by the real-life 1980s murderess of the same name — nearly burns down a house, drives a massive SUV into a different home, and terrifies a mental health professional.—Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, 3 June 2020 You’re not supposed to root for these murderesses, their corrupt lawyer, or the tabloid girl reporter.—Vulture, 31 Mar. 2023 Renée Zellweger also played Hart in the 2002 Chicago film adaptation opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones as rival and fellow murderess Velma Kelly.—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2023 Other big names who have portrayed Roxie onstage over the years include Ann Reinking, Ashlee Simpson Ross and Michelle Williams, as well as Renée Zellweger in the 2002 Chicago film adaptation opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones as rival and fellow murderess Velma Kelly.—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE.com, 23 Mar. 2022 Your favorite memeable murderess is back for more blood.—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023 Hawn was set to produce and star as the fame-chasing murderess Velma Kelly, while Madonna was on board to play Roxie Hart, the upstart killer threatening to steal Velma’s thunder.—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 8 Mar. 2023 See More
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