'Let's raise a glass of Chardonnay' - Helen Fielding reacts to London's new Bridget Jones statue
Bridget joins a star-studded line-up of characters in Leicester Square, including Paddington Bear and Harry Potter.
Yesterday, an iconic new statue was unveiled in the heart of London’s cinema district.
The new bronze statue pays homage to a character who changed cinema forever, with her terrible taste in men, absolutely enormous knickers and outlandish, lovable friends.
We are, of course, talking about Miss Bridget Jones, spinster and lunatic.
The iconic new statue was unveiled yesterday by Sally Philips, who plays Bridget’s foul-mouthed best friend Shazzer in the films.
Author of the Bridget Jones books, Helen Fielding and Renee Zellweger, who immortalised Bridget Jones’ character on screen, were among the stars who witnessed the grand unveiling yesterday (17th November).
Stars of the latest Bridget film, Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor, also attended the big reveal, although sadly it seems there was no appearance from Daniel Cleaver... Where was hunky Hugh?
Helen Fielding said: “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, comments: “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.”
Kirsty Tullett-Jones, Director of Marketing & Communications for Discover Leicester Square, comments: “Bridget has been making Londoners laugh, cry and feel seen for 25 years. With family, action, adventure and horror all currently featured in the trail, it was about time we added a Rom Com statue to the line-up, so we’re thrilled Bridget is finally getting her rightful place in Leicester Square.