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.

Renée Zellweger brought Hollywood glamour to Sydney for the Australian premiere of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy on Sunday, but behind the dazzling red carpet moment, she admitted she's "still in denial" about bidding farewell to her most iconic character.

Actor Renée Zellweger opens up about what she likes about playing the relatable title character Bridget Jones in the beloved franchise — a role she stepped into when the first movie was released in 2001.

Don Arnold/WireImage Renée Zellweger got candid about how she related to Bridget Jones' new chapter in Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy. "She felt familiar in so many ways. I think I've recognized her because I understand what she's been through,

There came a moment when Renée Zellweger (55) had to pause for her own mental health. From 2010 to 2016, she distanced herself from the deceptive Hollywood lights to focus on herself and return as an improved version of herself.