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.
