Bridget Joness Babyis Renee Zellweger third time playing the titular character, making her debut in 2001sBridget Joness Diary.
It stands to reason the actress and her character share personal attributes.
Almost to an uncomfortable degree.

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More than Id like to admit, she laughed, seated next to director Sharon Maguire.
I think thats really her charm, isnt it?
And especially the verbal incontinence and the awkward moments at the most inopportune times, Zellweger added.

Thats something that I really relate to.
Its been 12 years since Zellweger last stepped into Jones shoes forThe Edge of Reason.
While she has changed in other ways, Bridget is still definitely Bridget.
And that was a challenge for Zellweger in trying to retain.