Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant Reunite for Bridget Jones’ Fourth Chapter

LONDON, UK – Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant, the iconic duo from the Bridget Jones franchise, have reunited for the fourth installment, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, set to hit theaters on February 14. The film marks the latest chapter in the beloved series, which began with Helen Fielding’s 1996 novel Bridget Jones’s Diary and its subsequent film adaptation in 2001.

Zellweger, 55, reprises her role as the endearing, self-deprecating Bridget Jones, while Grant, 64, returns as the charming yet roguish Daniel Cleaver. The two sat down for a candid interview with British Vogue, reflecting on their decades-long friendship, the enduring appeal of the franchise, and the cultural shifts since Bridget first stumbled onto the scene.

“Bridget is authentically herself and doesn’t always get it right, but whatever her imperfections, she remains joyful and optimistic,” Zellweger said. “She celebrates originality, which I think is pretty special, especially now when everyone conforms because they want to be the thing that gets the most approval.”

Grant, who has remained close with Zellweger since their first collaboration, praised her ability to embody Bridget’s quirks and charm. “I’ve never seen that glint of steely ambition in her,” he said. “She’s quite nice, actually.”

The new film catches up with Bridget as a mother navigating life’s challenges. “Life has changed, they’ve changed,” Zellweger teased. “Bridget’s a mom… and we catch up with everyone later in life.”

The franchise, which has become a cultural touchstone, continues to resonate with audiences for its humor, heart, and relatability. “Bridget Jones is the antidote to Instagram,” Grant said. “It celebrates failure while making it funny and joyful.”

Zellweger also reflected on her career-defining role, which initially sparked controversy when an American actress was cast as the quintessentially British character. “There was a hullabaloo at the time: ‘Oh, we can’t have an American playing this British icon,’” she recalled. “But I love her. And her story is not finished.”

As the duo prepares to bring Bridget back to the big screen, fans can expect the same wit, warmth, and chaos that made the original films a global phenomenon.