It’s been nearly 30 years since Bridget Jones first appeared on our screens, and somehow, we’re still rooting for her. From counting calories and drunken karaoke in the 90s to navigating motherhood and modern dating in 2025, she’s been through it all and so have we.
But in a world where romcoms have changed, feminism has evolved, and dating apps have taken over, why does Bridget still feel so relevant?
She’s still the ultimate everywoman
Bridget was never the picture-perfect romcom heroine. She was awkward, messy, and hilariously self-deprecating. Basically, she was one of us. While so many female leads were effortlessly cool, Bridget made it okay to be cringe. And in Mad About the Boy, she proves that even in her 50s, she’s still figuring it out.
Sure, in the original movies, her problems were a little... well, dated, whether it was obsessing over weight, choosing between two men, or that infamous bunny costume. But in 2025? She’s tackling single motherhood, grief, and modern relationships which are things that feel way more real than just chasing a happy ending.
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She’s grown up, but not too much
The best thing about Mad About the Boy is that it doesn’t turn Bridget into a totally different person. She’s still clumsy, still endearing, and still making questionable decisions. Let’s be honest, we wouldn’t want her any other way. But now, instead of stressing over texts from Mark Darcy, she’s juggling school runs, social media, and dating in a world where ghosting and “situationships” are the norm.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by life, struggled to balance everything, or sent a text you immediately regretted, Bridget gets it.
A feminist icon?
Okay, hear me out. The old Bridget was often obsessed with what men thought of her – her weight, her love life, her career. But in this film, her journey is more about self-growth than romance.
Yes, she’s still looking for love, but she’s also a widowed single mother who’s learning how to move forward on her own terms. And that’s why Bridget still works today. She shows that life doesn’t have a deadline, you don’t have to have it all together, and it’s okay to laugh at yourself along the way.
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Why we’ll always love Bridget
In a world full of polished, Instagram-perfect protagonists, Bridget Jones remains refreshingly human. Whether she’s struggling to date in her 50s or accidentally making a fool of herself at a fancy event – classic Bridget – she reminds us that life is messy, love is complicated, and sometimes, you just need a big glass of wine and a good cry.
And honestly? That’s why we’ll always be mad about her.
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is in UK cinemas now.
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