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 is being immortalised in the form of a shiny new statue that’s mere moments away from being unveiled.
The statue in question has been designed by London-based studio, 3D Eye, and will feature the popular protagonist (portrayed by Oscar-winning actress, Renée Zellweger) in all her perfectly imperfect glory.
The sculpture will be permanently perched in the heart of Leicester Square, and is being revealed on November 17 at an unveiling ceremony. Renée Zellweger is set to be in attendance along with some of her Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy co-stars, Sally Phillips, Chiwetal Ejiofor, and Leo Woodall.
A teaser image has been revealed. And whilst we don’t know the age at which the character is set to be depicted, we do know that the statue will be wearing a necklace with a ‘D’ pendant, and clutching Bridget’s signature diary and pen.
Scenes in the Square
The showstopping statue is landing in London, courtesy of Leicester Square’s on-going sculpture trail, ‘Scenes in the Square’. Bridget Jones will be the first rom-com character to have earnt themselves a sought-after spot on the trail’s star-studded line-up. The free-to-visit trail is filled to the brim of cinematic icons. Bridget Jones will join 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.”