Renee Zellweger says playing Bridget Jones was ‘Liberating’, celebrates character’s authenticity 25 years later
Renee Zellweger found playing Bridget Jones "liberating," embracing the character's "authentic experiences authentically." She believes Bridget resonated because she was a "normal girl," unlike polished rom-com heroines. Zellweger cherished the freedom to portray a "messy" character, where imperfections like running mascara were accepted, shifting expectations for leading ladies.
Renee Zellweger found playing Bridget Jones "liberating," embracing the character's "authentic experiences authentically." She believes Bridget resonated because she was a "normal girl," unlike polished rom-com heroines. Zellweger cherished the freedom to portray a "messy" character, where imperfections like running mascara were accepted, shifting expectations for leading ladies.
