As Renée Zellweger reprises the iconic character, Bridget Jones' creator—and millions of fans—couldn't be happier

Actress Renee Zellweger opens up about creating the relatable Bridget Jones as she returns for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Bridget was a founding member of the 'Frazzled Englishwoman' aesthetic (think skinny scarves, midi skirts, frizzy hair and overflowing tote bags), while slick A-lister Renée leans more towards the effortlessly chic, her fondness for pinks and reds and softly genteel ensembles pays due to Bridget, the diehard British romantic.

Renee Zellweger has defended the Bridget Jones franchise against critics. The actress defended the hit franchise against claims it showcases "toxic" sexism, ageism and anti-fat bias, telling The Sun she found her character relatable.

Bridget Jones is a woman who has been changed by “the tragedies she has experienced” in her life, something people can relate to, said Renée Zellweger, who portrays the character created by writer Helen Fielding,