The statue of the iconic character will remain as part of Leicester Square’s Scene in the Square Trail as the original film in the series heads back to cinemas.
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the first Bridget Jones with the 25th anniversary of Bridget Jones’s Diary and the film’s theatrical re‑release which began on the 17th April, it has been confirmed that the statue of the character will remain in Leicester Square.
First unveiled in November last year, the statue stands alongside many other iconic characters such as Harry Potter, Batman, Paddington, Wonder Woman and Mary Poppins. The statue of Bridget Jones also marked the first statue on the trail to celebrate a romantic comedy, joining a line‑up that spans 100 years of cinema.
Talking about the news, Kirsty Tullett-Jones, Director of Marketing & Communications for Discover Leicester Square, comments: “For 25 years, Bridget has made Londoners laugh, cry and feel seen. The reaction to her arrival in Leicester Square has been incredible, showing just how much she continues to resonate with audiences today. With the trail already celebrating the very best of film, it felt only right to honour one of the most iconic rom-com characters of all time. Making Bridget a permanent fixture cements her place in both Leicester Square and British cultural history.”