"For 25 years, Bridget has made Londoners laugh, cry and feel seen. The reaction to her arrival in Leicester Square has been incredible, showing just how much she continues to resonate with audiences today."
"Making Bridget a permanent fixture cements her place in both Leicester Square and British cultural history."
"The first adaptation, Bridget Jones's Diary, was released in April 2001 and became a global hit, earning Zellweger her first Oscar nomination."
"The film series began life as an anonymous column called Bridget Jones's Diary in The Independent newspaper in 1995, written by Helen Fielding, intended to appear as an actual personal diary of a single woman in her 30s."
The statue of Bridget Jones has been established as a permanent fixture in Leicester Square, marking the 25th anniversary of the film franchise. Unveiled in November, the statue represents a significant addition to the Scenes in the Square trail, which includes other iconic characters. Actress Renee Zellweger expressed gratitude for her role, highlighting Bridget's impact on audiences. The character's journey began with a newspaper column in 1995 and has since evolved into a beloved film series, earning substantial box office success.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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