’Singleton’, ’30-something’ and ’big knickers’ refer to Bridget Jones

The character of Bridget was created by author and journalist Helen Fielding and was famously brought to life through four books and three movies chronicling everything from love triangles and career changes to prison stints. Now Bridget is set to return to our screens once more, 24 years after the iconic first movie Bridget Jones’s Diary was released, with the new Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy movie. Starring Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant in their classic roles, alongside brand-new stars, the announcement of the new film has certainly got people talking.

There’s no better way to prepare for the new Bridget Jones movie than by reading all the Bridget Jones books in order.

Bridget Jones books

While the concept of the books and movies are the same, and the same characters come up, the books and movies don’t follow the exact same chronological order and plot.

Bridget Jones’s Diary

Bridget is single, she’s 30-something and is on her mission for self-improvement. She wants to advance in her career, get in shape and find love. She has two love interests: a cheeky but charming Daniel Cleaver and a reserved Mark Darcy. The question is who will Bridget choose?

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

Bridget is in a committed relationship with Mark Darcy. Just like in any relationship Bridget begins to struggle with feelings of jealousy towards Mark’s attractive colleague and she has difficulties in her career. But the plot becomes more complicated with a secret crush, drug smuggling and a jail scene as well.

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

Bridget is in her 50s, widowed and bringing up her two children. She has to juggle all the challenges of single parenthood, work on her career and she falls for a younger man.

Bridget Jones’s Baby: The Diaries

The final instalment in the Bridget Jones series takes a step back in time. This time, Bridget is pregnant, but she isn’t quite sure who the father is.

How many Bridget Jones movies are there?

There are currently three Bridget Jones movies: Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001), Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) and Bridget Jones’s Baby (2016).

Is there a new Bridget Jones movie?

A fourth movie has just been announced and is expected to be based on the book titled ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About a Boy‘.

The film shares its title with the third book in the Bridget Jones novel series but the plot of the movie has not yet been confirmed.

Stars Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant are confirmed to be returning, along with new additions Leo Woodall of One Day fame, and Chiwetel Ejiofor, star of 12 Years a Slave. However, Colin Firth is not set to reprise his role as Mark Darcy. The fourth film is set to be released on Valentine’s Day 2025 in US cinemas.

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