Overview
- The bronze figure was unveiled on November 17 in Leicester Square’s film heritage trail and is now on public display.
- Zellweger attended with Mad About the Boy co-stars Leo Woodall, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Sally Phillips, joined by creator Helen Fielding and director Michael Morris.
- The sculpture depicts Bridget clutching her diary and pen in a mini skirt, nodding to the character’s signature look.
- Fielding praised the honor and its placement alongside Harry Potter, Paddington and Mary Poppins as the franchise approaches the first film’s 25th anniversary.
- BBC live coverage noted a brief on-air gaffe when Phillips let slip an expletive during her remarks.