Renee Zellweger

Bridget Jones Is Back! Renée Zellweger Spills the Tea on Her Iconic Role

Renée Zellweger takes us on a nostalgic ride as she chats about her beloved character Bridget Jones and the upcoming sequel!

Renée Zellweger is gracing screens again, and the buzz surrounding her return to the role of Bridget Jones is as vibrant as ever! The beloved character is back in a new film titled "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy", and Renée doesn’t hold back when discussing the emotional journey attached to this new installment. She candidly reveals that finding her Bridget Jones voice took a bit longer than expected; after playing the quintessential romantic for three films, you'd think she could slip right back in. But, as she navigated the character's ups and downs, it became clear that Bridget had morphed into someone refreshingly complex, especially with her colourful use of language! One of the first words Bridget utters is, “F***,” and if that's not an introduction, we don't know what is!

The glamorous Renée turned heads at the London premiere, dazzling the audience in an elegant black gown. Talk about a showstopper! She was joined by a star-studded line-up, including the ever-popular Game Of Thrones star Nathalie Emmanuel. Celebrity appearances are always a highlight, but what truly warms the heart is the support she received from her boyfriend Ant Anstead and his children. Ant’s daughter even exclaimed how ‘proud’ she is of Renée taking on the iconic role—sweet moments like these remind us that stardom isn’t just about the spotlight but also about family love.

In addition to letting fans inside her Bridget experience, Renée also has a fun history with vintage fashion. You can’t talk about her without mentioning her jaw-dropping daffodil yellow Jean Dessès dress from the 2001 Oscars, which has now solidified its place in fashion history as an unforgettable sartorial moment. The fusion of her movie magic and fashion flair means she will always keep us guessing what she’ll wear next and what adventures Bridget will embark on!

As viewers prepare for this latest Bridget endeavor, they are reminded of the delicious interplay between joy and angst that has made Bridget Jones a staple of romantic comedy. It’s thrilling to think about what trouble, romance, and ‘slightly embarrassing moments’ await us all this time! So gear up for the hilarious rollercoaster that is "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy".

Finally, did you know that Renée has won an Academy Award for Best Actress? She certainly knows how to keep both hearts and critics swooning. And here’s a little known fact—her first outing as Bridget Jones was based on Helen Fielding's book, and it helped rejuvenate the romantic comedy genre! Go on, grab your popcorn, and don’t miss out on the latest chapter of Bridget Jones’s enchanting saga!