Bridget Jones has officially been immortalized in London's Leicester Square, joining the ranks of Harry Potter, Mary Poppins, and Paddington Bear as a permanent fixture in the heart of the city's cinema district. The bronze statue, unveiled on Monday, November 17, 2025, commemorates the 25th anniversary of the release of the first "Bridget Jones" film.
The statue is the latest addition to the "Scenes in the Square" trail, an attraction launched in 2020 to celebrate a century of cinema. The trail features statues of iconic film characters, including Mr. Bean, Bugs Bunny, Laurel and Hardy, Batman, and Wonder Woman.
Renée Zellweger, who has played Bridget Jones in all four films, attended the unveiling ceremony along with author Helen Fielding, whose books inspired the films. Zellweger expressed her surprise and delight at the statue, describing it as "pretty crazy" and "really cute". Fielding said she felt "very, very lucky" and proud of the character's enduring popularity, noting that her own daughter's generation now embraces Bridget.
The statue depicts Zellweger as Bridget, sporting a short skirt and clutching her diary and pen, capturing the character's essence as a relatable and endearing romantic comedy heroine. Sally Phillips, who plays Bridget's friend Shazzer, revealed the statue to the delight of fans and stars of the franchise.
Eric Fellner, co-chair of Working Title, the studio behind the "Bridget Jones" films, called the statue a "beautiful full-circle moment" for the franchise, remarking on the journey from Fielding's newspaper column to a statue in Leicester Square.
The "Bridget Jones" film franchise has earned nearly $900 million worldwide. The newest film, "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy," was released earlier in 2025 and broke box office records in the UK and Ireland. Cast members Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor, along with director Michael Morris, also attended the unveiling ceremony.
The statue not only celebrates the character of Bridget Jones but also acknowledges the significant cultural impact of the films. Bridget Jones resonated with audiences worldwide, becoming an icon for "sassy singletons" and representing a departure from traditional, upright heroines. Helen Fielding expressed her excitement that Bridget would be honored as a British icon alongside characters like Paddington Bear and Mary Poppins.
The addition of Bridget Jones to Leicester Square's "Scenes in the Square" trail reinforces the location's status as a premier destination for film lovers in London. The free film trail offers visitors the opportunity to interact with statues of beloved characters from the past century of cinema.
