Renée Zellweger Dazzles at the Premiere of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
A Stunning Red Carpet Appearance
Renée Zellweger continues to captivate audiences not only with her acting but also with her fashion sense. At the premiere of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy in New York City on February 12, 2025, the 55-year-old actress embraced elegance at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Zellweger was joined by fellow stars Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor for this highly anticipated event.
Dressed in a beautifully structured satin gown that reached her ankles, Zellweger sported a chic bardot neckline and cinched waist, showcasing a refined style reminiscent of classic Hollywood glamour.
!Renée Zellweger
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Vintage Glamour Meets Modern Style
The celebrity completed her ensemble with closed-toe pumps that further emphasized her vintage-inspired aesthetic from the 1950s. Her hair was elegantly pinned back, paired with makeup that maintained a natural yet polished look.
Zellweger’s recent appearance follows a series of glamorous outfits during the Bridget Jones promotional tour.
Striking Looks Across Premieres
On January 29, she turned heads at the London premiere wearing an exquisite pink strapless gown from Balmain’s 2000 collection. The fitted dress featured an exquisite straight-across neckline and trailing hemline. She accessorized this stunning piece with an eye-catching ring and shiny heels while opting for soft waves in her ponytail alongside subtle makeup accents.
!Renee Zellweger London Premiere
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Just two days before this dazzling event, Zellweger shared the spotlight in Paris alongside Hugh Grant for another film debut. She dazzled attendees in a seductive one-shoulder lace dress by Saint Laurent featuring intricate scallops and daring thigh-high slit — while Grant donned a classic black suit echoing his style from over twenty years ago during their original film’s launch.
!Renee Zelwegger Paris Premiere
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The Next Chapter of Bridget Jones
This latest movie marks the fourth installment of beloved rom-com series based on Helen Fielding’s novels. The plot unfolds as Bridget re-enters professional life and navigates modern dating apps where she finds herself attracting attention from younger suitors despite dealing with various personal challenges including parenting dilemmas involving school dynamics and unexpected encounters with teachers.
Judging by early reception, several iconic cast members such as Colin Firth and Sally Phillips are returning alongside newcomers like Ejiofor and Woodall to enhance this exciting chapter of Bridget’s journey. In an interview published on January 15 by British Vogue, Zellweger reflected on revisiting such an esteemed character through distinct phases of life saying it has been “extraordinary” to see how many fans connect deeply to these characters’ experiences.
A Memorable Wardrobe Moment
During discussions about past experiences tied to these roles, she reminisced about a notorious wardrobe mishap at the Academy Awards in 2005 involving an elegant Carolina Herrera gown that met its unfortunate fate due to someone stepping on it unintentionally as she walked away after posing for photos—proving that even glamorous appearances can have their share of surprises!
Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy is set to stream exclusively on Peacock starting February 13th—mark your calendars!