Extension of three-year lifespan for bronze coincides with 25th anniversary rerelease of original romcom
A record 149 days have now passed without alcohol, cigarettes or ice-cream for Bridget Jones’s statue in Leicester Square in London – and her fast is set to be extended indefinitely.
Originally conceived to be in situ for three years, the bronze statue, which was unveiled in November, has now been granted permanent residence opposite the Empire Casino and adjacent to the toilets, where she joins the likes of Harry Potter, Mary Poppins and Batman as part of Westminster council’s Scenes in the Square initiative.
“For 25 years, Bridget has made Londoners laugh, cry and feel seen,” says Kirsty Tullett-Jones, director of marketing and communications for Discover Leicester Square. “The reaction to her arrival in Leicester Square has been incredible, showing just how much she continues to resonate with audiences today.
“With the trail already celebrating the very best of film, it felt only right to honour one of the most iconic romcom characters of all time. Making Bridget a permanent fixture cements her place in both Leicester Square and British cultural history.”
