Can you believe it has been a quarter of a century since the world first fell head over heels for Mark Darcy? The Bridget Jones franchise has gifted us some of cinema's most joyful red carpet moments, and a gorgeous new retrospective is reminding fans everywhere just how special this series — and its cast — truly is.
Colin's portrayal of the quietly devoted, reindeer-jumper-wearing barrister Mark Darcy remains one of the most beloved performances of his extraordinary career. Sandwiched between his acclaimed work in The English Patient, Shakespeare in Love, and his Oscar-winning turn in The King's Speech, the Bridget Jones films showed audiences a warmer, more playful side of Colin that made millions swoon.
Now, a wonderful photo collection spanning all the franchise premieres is doing the rounds, charting the journey of Colin alongside co-stars Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant from 2001's original film through the sequels. Seeing the trio's chemistry leap off the screen — and the red carpet — across two and a half decades is a genuine delight.
With Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy bringing fresh excitement to the franchise, there has never been a better time to celebrate how far this wonderful series has come. We adore you, Mark Darcy — and we adore the man who brought him to life.