Renée Zellweger Attends 'Bridget Jones' Statue Unveiling... "Much Cuter Than the Real Me"

The statue of actress Renée Zellweger, who played the protagonist Bridget Jones in the film 'Bridget Jones's Diary', has been erected in Leicester Square, London, leaving a permanent monument as an iconic character of British popular culture.

Zellweger attended the unveiling ceremony in Leicester Square, London, on the 17th (local time) to see her statue in person. According to BBC, she humorously remarked while looking at the statue, "It's really lovely" and "Much cuter than the real me", eliciting laughter from the audience.

Bridget Jones Says, "It's Okay to Be Imperfect"

'Bridget Jones's Diary' is a romantic comedy series that has garnered widespread love, especially from female audiences, with its fourth installment produced this year after its first release in 2001.

Zellweger pointed out the secret to the popularity of the protagonist Bridget Jones as her "fragile and human side". She emphasized that the character Bridget Jones conveyed the message that it's okay to be your true self, even if imperfect", stating, "Audiences see themselves in Bridget and her struggles."

The series humorously and realistically depicts the daily life and love of a single woman in her 30s, earning praise for resonating deeply with women around the world through the portrayal of an imperfect protagonist.

Original Author Hints at Sequel Possibilities, "Never Say Never"

Although the fourth installment released in February was said to be the last in the series, original novelist Helen Fielding hinted at the possibility of a sequel during the unveiling ceremony, raising fans' expectations.

In an interview with BBC, Fielding mentioned, "You should never say never," leaving room for the continuation of Bridget Jones's story.