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20 YEARS of Bridget Jones

We can probably all see a bit of Bridget in ourselves, whether that’s sharing in her disastrous love life, battling with our weight, or turning up to a family party dressed as a sexy bunny.

In fact, the character of Bridget – memorably played by Renée Zellweger – resonates so much with many of us, she even appeared on a list of the female figures who have had the most impact on women over the last 70 years, which also included Beyoncé and Margaret Thatcher.

Bridget’s often hilarious, sometimes heart-rending life blunders, and her avid quest for love, meant she quickly became our fictional heroine. But, 20 years on, would Bridget still be making blue

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