Bridget Jones' Diary fans baffled after finding out star was nominated for Oscar
dailyrecord.co.ukBridget Jones' Diary fans were left gobsmacked upon discovering that one of the film's stars was honoured with an Oscar nomination for their role.
The beloved trilogy, featuring Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, and Hugh Grant, is set to welcome a new chapter as Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy hits cinemas on Valentine's Day (Friday, February 14).Yet, it was the revelation that one of the original cast members clinched an Oscar nod—and secured a win just three years later—that really took fans by surprise.
A recently surfaced clip showcasing the star's "crazy" victory, spliced with another triumph over 10 years on, has captivated romcom fans, who adored the acceptance speech at the Academy Awards.Renée Zellweger, embodying the eponymous Bridget Jones, was nominated for her performance.
Although she didn't win that year, losing to Halle Berry in Monster's Ball, she triumphed in the Best Supporting Actress category in 2004 for Cold Mountain.A previous nomination for Chicago did not bag her a win, either, as she lost to Nicole Kidman for her role in The Hours.But an awards win for her appearance in the Anthony Minghella-directed feature saw her deliver a speech that is still charming members of the public.
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