Renée Zellweger Unveils Statue in London’s Leicester Square –

🇬🇧 Rom-Com Heroine Joins Cinema Legends on ‘Scenes in the Square’ Trail

Monument Honors Britain’s Beloved Flawed Heroine

November 18, 2025: Britain’s most beloved and endearingly flawed romantic comedy heroine, Bridget Jones, was officially immortalized in bronze on Monday, November 17, with the unveiling of a new statue in London’s cinema hub, Leicester Square. The sculpture, which features the character’s iconic diary and a pen, is the latest addition to the square’s permanent ‘Scenes in the Square’ film trail. The statue depicts Bridget in a creased mini-skirt and cardigan clutching her diary.

Renée Zellweger Attends Ceremony

Oscar-winning actress Renée Zellweger, who has played the titular role across four films, was in attendance to unveil the statue. She was joined by author and character creator Helen Fielding, as well as several co-stars from the latest film installment, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, including Leo Woodall, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Sally Phillips (who plays Bridget’s friend, Shazzer).

Zellweger on Bridget’s Enduring Appeal

Speaking to reporters at the ceremony, Zellweger reacted to seeing her famous character cast in bronze, noting, “It seems really cute… I think she’s much cuter than me.” The actress also reflected on the character’s enduring appeal, which remains strong nearly 25 years after the first film, Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001). Zellweger explained that it is “her humanness” that resonates: “Trends change and the way people dress changes, cultures change; but our humanness, our vulnerabilities, the things that scare us, the things we hope for, that doesn’t change.”

Landmark for a New Category of Heroine

The decision to honor Bridget Jones comes on the heels of the fourth film’s release earlier this year. The statue marks a milestone for the ‘Scenes in the Square’ trail, as it is the first statue to honor a romantic comedy character. Bridget now stands alongside other cinematic legends in the square, including Harry Potter, Mary Poppins, and Paddington Bear. Eric Fellner, co-chairman of Working Title, the studio behind the film franchise, expressed his excitement, calling Bridget “a proper London heroine.”

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