Bridget Jones, Britain's beloved and hapless rom-com heroine, has been immortalized with a life-size bronze statue in the heart of London, Leicester Square. The 3D Eye studio responsible for the artwork described the scene as "fine" and said that sculpting in clay was necessary to achieve Bridget's signature look.
The statue depicts Bridget clutching her diary and pen, with a creased miniskirt and gaping cardigan, and weighs in at an impressive 31 stone – all of which is apparently intentional. Actress Sally Phillips confirmed that Bridget has no intention of losing any weight, saying "No intention of losing any weight" to the camera.
The unveiling of the statue was attended by several cast members from the latest Bridget Jones film, including Renée Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall. Director Michael Morris expressed hope that a fifth film might follow in the series.
Fielding credits Bridget's enduring appeal to an escalating crisis of confidence among young people, particularly with regards to body image and self-acceptance. She believes that Bridget provides a much-needed antidote to the pressure to present a perfect online persona, saying "That very British quality of kindness, support for your friends... makes her relatable to people."
The novel's creator, Helen Fielding, is also keen to point out the importance of investing in arts and culture. She believes that there needs to be more funding distributed throughout the country, rather than concentrated in London. She draws a comparison with JK Rowling, whose creation of Harry Potter was immortalized in Leicester Square.
The new statue has been met with widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike. As Fielding noted, "I think we know it's not Nelson's column... But nevertheless, it is quite a lovely thing that Bridget means something in this country."
The statue depicts Bridget clutching her diary and pen, with a creased miniskirt and gaping cardigan, and weighs in at an impressive 31 stone – all of which is apparently intentional. Actress Sally Phillips confirmed that Bridget has no intention of losing any weight, saying "No intention of losing any weight" to the camera.
The unveiling of the statue was attended by several cast members from the latest Bridget Jones film, including Renée Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall. Director Michael Morris expressed hope that a fifth film might follow in the series.
Fielding credits Bridget's enduring appeal to an escalating crisis of confidence among young people, particularly with regards to body image and self-acceptance. She believes that Bridget provides a much-needed antidote to the pressure to present a perfect online persona, saying "That very British quality of kindness, support for your friends... makes her relatable to people."
The novel's creator, Helen Fielding, is also keen to point out the importance of investing in arts and culture. She believes that there needs to be more funding distributed throughout the country, rather than concentrated in London. She draws a comparison with JK Rowling, whose creation of Harry Potter was immortalized in Leicester Square.
The new statue has been met with widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike. As Fielding noted, "I think we know it's not Nelson's column... But nevertheless, it is quite a lovely thing that Bridget means something in this country."
I'm all about promoting self-love and body positivity, but let's be real, 31 stone is NOT gonna happen 
. But for real, I love how this statue is embracing her imperfections – that's what we need more of! It's like, let's celebrate our unique quirks and flaws, not try to fit into societal standards 
. And can't wait to see a fifth Bridget Jones film – the next gen needs more relatable characters in their lives 
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. I MEAN, WHO WOULDN'T WANT TO SEE BRIDGET STRUTTING AROUND IN THAT MINISKIRT, CLUTCHING HER DIARY AND PEN? IT'S LIKE, SHE'S TALKING TO US, YOU KNOW? 
. IT'S LIKE, LET'S JUST EMBRACE OURSELVES, RIGHT? NO MORE PRESSURE TO BE PERFECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA 
. I THINK THIS STATUE IS A WONDERFUL WAY TO SPREAD POSITIVITY AND SELF-ACCEPTANCE INSTEAD OF TRYING TO FIT INTO SOME STICKY IDEAL OF BEAUTY 
! It's like they've bottled up her quirky charm and put it on display. I mean, who wouldn't want to see a life-size bronze version of herself clutching her diary and pen? Sally Phillips is dead right, no need for weight loss here - Bridget's got confidence, not self-doubt 
. Can't wait to see if there'll be another Bridget Jones film soon 
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31 stone? really? i guess you could say she's got a lot of love to give 
. I'm so glad that Helen Fielding is all about promoting self-acceptance and kindness 
. It's like, we need more people in our lives who are just as messy and imperfect as Bridget 
It's like, they're saying that creativity and imagination matter most 
I mean, who needs a perfect online persona when you can be a 31-stone ball of anxiety and insecurities? 
A life-size bronze statue of Bridget Jones clutching her diary and pen, looking like she just rolled out of bed... sounds about right. 
... people were actually like "oh my god, she's so relatable" 
. It's about time we had more statues like this one that showcase our quirky British charm 
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The 31 stone weight thing is kinda funny too, like she's still got her signature sloppy vibe going on. 
But seriously, I love how Helen Fielding is bringin attention to arts and culture funding in the UK. We need more of this kind of thing, especially when it comes to creatives who inspire people like Bridget Jones 
Still, it's nice that they included the diary and pen – feels like the most 'Bridget' thing ever! 
. At least the director's hoping for another film, maybe we'll get some closure on Bridget's love life already 
. But seriously, can we just talk about how much money is wasted on these statues? Maybe they should invest it in arts and culture like Helen Fielding says... or not 
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. And, let's be real, it's about time we celebrate more arts and culture funding in this country - JK Rowling is proof that investments can pay off! 
girl, just own it!
. It's so cool that Helen Fielding is speaking out about the importance of arts funding too - it's about time we prioritize creativity and culture over everything else 
. Can we get more funding for arts and culture in Leicester Square, stat?