Bridget Jones is the ultimate antiheroine of the romantic comedy. Clumsy, chaotic, sweet and painfully relatable, her life is a series of misunderstandings, wine moments and inner monologues nobody should ever say out loud. And yet: we love her. Based on Helen Fielding's books and inspired by Pride and Prejudice, Bridget Jones became an icon of the modern single woman. Here are all the films in order, from the first diary to the unexpected baby and beyond.
Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
Bridget (Renée Zellweger) is in her thirties, single and feels her life urgently needs improvement. She starts a diary with the goal of drinking less, losing weight and, above all, finding a man who isn't totally unsuitable. Enter Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) and Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant): the stiff barrister versus the charming womanizer. What follows is a hilarious, endearing love triangle full of embarrassing moments and woolly Christmas jumpers.
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)
Bridget and Mark are together, but life isn't suddenly perfect. She's jealous and insecure, and Mark has a gorgeous colleague who's just a little too friendly. Meanwhile, Daniel Cleaver reappears, and off we go again. The sequel is more absurd and adventurous than the original, think Thai prisons and parachutes, but stays true to Bridget's clumsy charm.
First one remains the absolute best for real.
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Bridget Jones's Baby (2016)
After more than ten years, Bridget returns, now in her forties, single and... pregnant. But who's the father: Mark Darcy, or charming American Jack Qwant (Patrick Dempsey)? What follows is a modern rom-com full of old twists, new confusion and plenty of hormones. Luckily, Bridget is still wonderfully awkward, even with a baby on the way.
After more than ten years, Bridget returns, now in her forties, single and.
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Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025)
The newest chapter in Bridget's life is based on Helen Fielding's novel of the same name. Bridget is now a widow and mother of two, back on the dating market with all the awkwardness of the digital age. Renée Zellweger returns in the lead, as do Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant. A new man enters the picture, but the memory of Mark Darcy is always present. More emotional depth, and good old Bridget chaos in a modern jacket.
A bit of a controversial placement, but fair imo.
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Bridget (Renée Zellweger) is in her thirties, single and feels her life urgently needs improvement.