It’s been almost a quarter of a century since Bridget Jones first graced our cinema screens, woefully wailing ‘All By Myself‘ in her living room. And now, four films (and countless questionable decisions) later, our beloved Bridget has been immortalised in the form of a shiny new statue in the middle of our city.
The statue in question has been designed by London-based studio, 3D Eye, and features the popular protagonist (portrayed by Oscar-winning actress, Renée Zellweger) in all her perfectly imperfect glory.
The sculpture will now be permanently perched in the heart of Leicester Square, having been unveiled on November 17 at a special ceremony. Renée Zellweger was even on hand, along with some of her Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy co-stars, Sally Phillips, Chiwetal Ejiofor, and Leo Woodall, at the statue’s unveiling. The statue sports a necklace with a ‘D’ pendant, and can be seen clutching Bridget’s signature diary and pen.
Scenes in the Square
The showstopping statue has landed in London as part of Leicester Square’s sculpture trail, ‘Scenes in the Square’. Bridget Jones is the first rom-com character to have earned a sought-after spot on the trail’s star-studded line-up. The free-to-visit trail is filled to the brim with cinematic icons. Bridget Jones joins the likes of Paddington Bear, Mary Poppins, Harry Potter, Batman, Gene Kelly, and Indiana Jones.
Helen Fielding, author of the Bridget Jones books, comments: “For Bridget to be honoured as a British Icon with her own statue alongside Paddington Bear, Mary Poppins and Admiral Lord Nelson (alright, he’s down the road a bit!) is a huge thrill and reason for everyone to raise a glass of Chardonnay to being ‘just as you are.’ I am touched and delighted for Bridget and Renée and hope that Bridget’s Mummy Pants will ensure a sleek silhouette for this exciting statue unveiling.”
Michael Morris, director of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, says: “Bridget has always belonged to London – her mess, her magic, her heart. To see her immortalised here, in the middle of the city she’s stumbled through and loved so fiercely, feels like the perfect love letter to her and to everyone who’s ever cheered her on.”
📍 You can find Bridget and the rest of the ‘Scenes in the Square’ statues in Leicester Square, WC2H 7LU. The nearest station is Leicester Square.
