London, November 18 (PTI): Renee Zellweger's beloved character, Bridget Jones, has been immortalized with a permanent statue in London’s Leicester Square. Zellweger first captured hearts as the lovably imperfect Londoner in the 2001 film "Bridget Jones’s Diary." The recent unveiling of the statue was attended by Zellweger and the stars of the latest installment, "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy," including Leo Woodall, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Sally Phillips.
"I think she’s much cuter than me," Zellweger remarked to BBC News, referring to the statue holding Bridget’s iconic diary and pen. Based on Helen Fielding's books, the film series comprises four movies: "Bridget Jones" (2001), "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" (2004), "Bridget Jones's Baby" (2016), and "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy," which premiered in February.
The "Bridget Jones" films follow the relatable escapades of the chain-smoking, wine-loving protagonist through her journey in her 30s, 40s, and 50s. Initially starring Colin Firth and Hugh Grant as her love interests, Mark Darcy and Daniel Cleaver, the franchise welcomed Woodall and Ejiofor in its latest chapter.
"I don’t think I’ll ever let go of Bridget," Zellweger shared with The Hollywood Reporter at the time of the film's release. "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."
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