Renee Zellweger's 'Bridget Jones' character statue unveiled in London's Leicester Square
London, November 18
Renee Zellweger's iconic character Bridget Jones' statue was unveiled in London's Leicester Square on Monday, reported The Hollywood Reporter.
Zellweger, who is known for her role in the 'Bridget Jones' franchise, was in attendance at the unveiling.
According to the outlet, stars of the latest instalment, 'Mad About the Boy', also joined her, which includes Leo Woodall, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Sally Phillips. They posed for the photos near the statue.
The sculpture features Bridget Jones's character's iconic diary and a pen. The actress shared her pictures with the statue on her Instagram account.
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Bridget Jones franchise's latest instalment, 'Mad About the Boy', was released on Peacock in February this year.
Based on the books by Helen Fielding, the films follow chain-smoking, wine-loving Bridget Jones as she navigates personal and professional hurdles through her 30s, 40s and 50s.
Colin Firth and Hugh Grant starred as her main love interests as Mark Darcy and Daniel Cleaver, respectively, with Woodall and Ejiofor entering the fray as romantic newcomers in 'Mad About the Boy'.
When Oscar-winning actress Zellweger took on the role, she wowed fans and critics alike with an impeccable British accent and classic Bridget charm.
"I don't think I'll ever let go of Bridget. I have conversations about Bridget Jones pretty much every day. I meet people on the sidewalk and they want to share about their own Bridget Jones experiences. All my friends call me Bridget! I'm not alone in feeling like I relate to Bridget Jones in more ways than I'd like to admit. She feels very familiar to me," said Zelleweger to The Hollywood Reporter while promoting the 'Bridget Jones: The Mad Boy'.
The statue is one of Leicester Square's Scenes in the Square trail and the first of the bunch to honour a romantic comedy.
Others that feature include Paddington Bear, Mr Bean, Harry Potter, and the 'Iron Throne' from Game of Thrones.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone who grew up watching these films with my sisters, this brings back so many memories. Though I must say, I'm surprised they chose Bridget Jones over some British comedy icons like Mr. Bean who already has a statue there.
Renee Zellweger absolutely nailed this role! Her British accent was perfect and she brought so much charm to the character. The statue with the diary and pen is such a thoughtful touch. Would love to visit Leicester Square someday to see it! ✨
While I appreciate the cultural significance, I wonder if there are more deserving British literary characters who haven't been recognized. The franchise is great, but there are so many classic British characters that could use this honor.
This is wonderful! Bridget Jones taught us that it's okay to be imperfect and that everyone has their own journey. As an Indian woman, I found her struggles with societal expectations very relatable. The statue is a beautiful tribute to a character that means so much to so many people worldwide. â¤ï¸
Great to see romantic comedy getting recognition alongside fantasy and action franchises. Bridget Jones was a groundbreaking character who showed real women's lives with humor and heart. The statue trail sounds like a fantastic tourist attraction!
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