What the actors in the Bridget Jones films look like today (10 photos)

Not everyone likes romantic comedies. However, it seems that absolutely everyone loves Bridget Jones. The first part of the trilogy was released 23 years ago - in 2001. And it became known that this year they will begin filming the 4th part. In the meantime, we're waiting for the next sequel, let's see what the actors in the Bridget Jones films look like today.

Renee Zellweger





The release of the new fourth part of the story about Bridget Jones is scheduled for February 14, 2025. Renee Zellweger will still play the lead role. Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson will also reprise their roles, but nothing has been said about Colin Firth's character.

Hugh grant



In the first part, the actor played Daniel Cleaver, a seductive boss who betrayed Bridget's trust.

Colin Firth





The actor played the role of Mark Darcy, Bridget Jones's great love.

Gemma Jones



The actress who played the role of Bridget's mother did not change either. Both actors, Jim Broadbent and Gemma Jones, work worse than the young ones!

Jim Broadbent



This well-known British actor constantly played the role of the main character’s father in all three films.

Shirley Henderson



This British actress is remembered not only as Moaning Myrtle from Harry Potter, but also as a friend of Bridget Jones. She actively acts in films and TV series, and also plays in the theater. One of her most notable recent works is the detective comedy with an amazing cast, “See Them Run” (2022).

James Callis



The British actor played the role of the main character's friend. Now he periodically appears in TV series.

Sally Phillips



Throughout all three films, the actress played Bridget's faithful friend. Today she continues to act in films and on television, her latest work, another romantic comedy, “Love at First Sight” (2023).

Patrick Dempsey



The American actor played the cheerful, handsome man and Bridget's boyfriend in the third part, in which the main character gave birth to a child.

Emma Thompson



The story of Bridget Jones captivated viewers so much that the creators of the first film decided not to stop there. In 2004, a sequel, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, was released, and in 2016, Bridget Jones 3. In the latter, Emma Thompson played a gynecologist.