Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant reunited in type as they walked the crimson carpet collectively on the Paris premiere of Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy on Monday night time.
The glamorous occasion marked the extremely anticipated return of the beloved Bridget Jones franchise, and Renée, as all the time, captivated audiences along with her easy attraction.
The Judy star, 55, shocked in a black lace off-the-shoulder robe that completely showcased her timeless magnificence.
The costume featured a fragile scalloped neckline and a single sleeve that added a contact of drama to her look.
Renée accomplished the ensemble with pointed black stilettos, elongating her silhouette, and wore her blonde locks in a classy updo. A touch of practicality peeked by, because the actress sported a plaster on her finger, suggesting a minor mishap earlier than the massive night time.
Hugh, 63, who reprises his position because the ever-charming (and sometimes infuriating) Daniel Cleaver, regarded dapper in a traditional black two-piece swimsuit.
Paired with a crisp white shirt and polished black sneakers, Hugh exuded his signature gentlemanly attraction. The duo posed for images collectively, giving followers a nostalgic glimpse of the chemistry that has lengthy been a trademark of the Bridget Jones collection.
© Getty PhotosThe night’s focus, nevertheless, was on the brand new chapter in Bridget’s story. The fourth installment within the franchise, based mostly on Helen Fielding’s novel Mad About The Boy, takes followers on an emotional journey as Bridget navigates life after the tragic lack of her husband, Mark Darcy, performed by Colin Firth. The storyline, confirmed within the movie’s trailer, sees Bridget adjusting to life as a single mom whereas rediscovering her personal id.
Within the teaser, Bridget, who has self-imposed a four-year intercourse ban following Mark’s loss of life, finds herself inspired by buddies to embrace life once more.
© WireImageAs all the time, her journey is peppered with laugh-out-loud moments and heartfelt discoveries. She quits her high-powered tv job to deal with being a full-time mother, however comedic chaos ensues as she struggles to maintain tempo with the polished “Yummy Mummies” on the faculty gates.
Romance quickly enters Bridget’s world as soon as extra, as she turns into entangled in a love triangle—or quite, a love sq.. The White Lotus star Leo Woodall performs Roxster, a youthful man who sweeps Bridget off her toes together with his carefree attraction.
© InstagramIn the meantime, Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor takes on the position of Mr. Wallaker, a no-nonsense PE trainer who shortly catches Bridget’s consideration. And naturally, no Bridget Jones movie could be full with out Hugh’s Daniel Cleaver returning to fire up his personal model of mischief.
Followers are already buzzing in regards to the movie’s playful nods to the franchise’s roots, together with a scene the place Roxster jumps right into a pool to rescue a canine, mirroring the enduring Mr. Darcy lake second from Delight and Prejudice.
The trailer additionally teases Bridget’s scorching chemistry with Roxster in addition to awkward but endearing moments with Mr. Wallaker—together with stumbling upon him half-dressed in a barn.
However amidst the romance and hilarity, the guts of the story stays Bridget’s journey of self-discovery and resilience. The movie is helmed by director Michael Morris, with the screenplay penned by Helen, Abi Morgan, and Dan Mazer, guaranteeing that the quirky, relatable attraction of the unique motion pictures stays intact.
© InstagramOff-screen, Renée has been having fun with her personal romantic bliss with English TV presenter Ant Anstead. The couple first met in 2021 when Renée appeared on Movie star IOU: Joyride, and sparks flew instantly.
Their relationship has since flourished, with the 2 reportedly shifting in collectively in 2023. Renée has embraced her position as a stepmother of kinds to Ant’s five-year-old son Hudson, whom he shares together with his ex-wife Christina Haack.
When Hugh cheekily requested Renée the place she now calls dwelling, her response was delightfully easy: “I dwell in Southern California, close to San Diego,” she stated. “As a result of that’s the place my fellow lives, and his little boy.” Hugh, ever the charmer, replied with a smile, “Properly, I suppose that’s cheap.”
