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Bridge was back earlier this year with the very excellent Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, and now everyone's favourite giant-pant-wearing ex-singleton is getting a permanent presence in her hometown.
A new statue of the legendary literary and movie character is being unveiled as part of Leicester Square’s Scenes in the Square trail.
Renée Zellweger’s character will join other big-screen icons, including Paddington Bear, Mary Poppins, Harry Potter, Batman, Gene Kelly and Indiana Jones, as a monument in the spiritual home of London's cinema scene in November.
‘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,’ says Bridget Jones author Helen Fielding, ‘and reason for everyone to raise a glass of chardonnay to being “just as you are”. I am touched and delighted for Bridget and hope that [her] mummy pants will ensure a sleek silhouette for this exciting statue unveiling.’
There are four Bridget Jones movies, with the latest, Mad About the Boy, a big box office and critical hit. ‘The perfect pint-glass raise to a legendary Londoner,’ is Time Out’s verdict.
Catch it now on streaming, and prepare your Insta feed for the great unveiling next month.
Catch it now on streaming, and prepare your Insta feed for the great unveiling next month.