While theBridget Jonesmovies featured several funny moments, the films were also full of memorable scenes that were both romantic and heartwarming. In one ofRenée Zellweger’s best roles, the actress plays Bridget, a 32-year-old woman struggling with being single while juggling a career, family, and friends. Adapted from Helen Fielding’s novels, theBridget Jonesmovies perfectly infuse humor into awkward moments, but still manage to have touching romantic scenes along the way.
TheBridget Jonesmovies’ popularity even years after their release is a testament to how beautiful their approach to romance is. Although some of the romantic moments in the films are cheesy, they still have the ability to pull at the heartstrings. Hopefully, theupcomingBridget Jones: Mad About the Boywill remain true to the franchise’s humor but still incorporate romantic scenes that have made the films so beloved.
8Mark Tells Bridget He Likes Her Just The Way She Is
The First Time Mark Told Bridget He Liked Her
After another dinner with her friends making her feel bad about her singleton status, Bridget tries to escape to her apartment where she can deal with her feelings in peace when she is intercepted by Mark Darcy. Mark mentions Bridget’s fiasco with the firefighter pole, and at this point, she’s become exhausted with Mark making her feel like an idiot.
He then goes on to list everything that’s wrong with Bridget, like the fact that she has no filter and that she is a bad public speaker, but to his credit,he ends by saying he likes her, just as she is. What makes this scene romantic is that Mark says all the things Bridget finds wrong with herself, but reassures her that he still likes her regardless of her faults.In fact, her quirks are actually what endears her to him.
The “I like you just as you are” scene is not only monumental for Bridget and Mark’s relationship, but it was also important for Bridget’s confidence because she struggled with low self-esteem. It made her believe that she could be loved even if she wasn’t perfect.
7Pamela Asks Colin To Give Them Another Chance
Pamela And Colin Got Back Together
During Christmas, Pamela shows up at her home looking crestfallen after a disastrous day at work. She proceeds to have a conversation with Colin, where she makes fun of Julian, while simultaneously complimenting her husband. In the scene, Pamela, who is known for being witty, proud, and having some of the best quotes inBridget Jones,shows a softer side and asks her husband to give their relationship another chance.
She nearly ruins this sweet moment bytelling Colin to put a little bit more effort into their marriage, but luckily, he agrees to work things out.Pamela was not satisfied with the path she had chosen for her life and she wanted to try something different, which ultimately ended up blowing in her face.
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The moment Pamela asks Colin to give them another chance is a significant part in the film because she didn’t let her pride get in the way of her relationship with her husband. While exploring a relationship with another man had been fun for her, she came to the conclusion that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side and Colin, despite his faults, was her one true love.
6Mark And Bridget’s First Kiss
Mark Ended Up Staying In London
When Mark and Bridget were introduced to each other, it seemed like they had no chemistry. But the more they interacted, the more it became obvious that they were meant for each other.Mark had taken a job in New York, but returned after realizing that he wanted to be with Bridget. He showed up outside her apartment, declaring how he felt about her, and kissed her while the snow was falling, music playing in the background and Bridget’s friends cheering them on.
From the time they met, Bridget and Mark were both uncertain about how the other person felt. Their first kiss put all those doubts to rest as Bridget and Mark found their way to each other.Bridget and Mark’s first kiss is a pivotal and romantic scene inBridget Jones’s Diarybecause it finally puts an end to the will-they-won’t-they question. Their first kiss is the beginning of their whirlwind romance, which culminates in their marriage.
5Bridget And Mark’s Wedding
Bridget And Mark Finally Got Married After 10 Years Since They Met
Bridget and Mark had an off-and-on relationship for several years. When Mark and Bridget started dating, she always fantasized about marrying him and having his children. Unfortunately, they called it quits, which put an end to her dreams. After the couple discovered that Mark was the father of Bridget’s baby, he asked her to marry him again.
They had a romantic wedding filled with love and promisesof a happy life together. After 10 years of making up and breaking up, Bridget and Mark got married in a romantic wedding surrounded by their loved ones.
Bridget and Mark’s wedding is one of the sweetest moments in the movie because they finally accept that they are each other’s endgame.
Their wedding was the perfect conclusion to their story, seeing as it showed how far they had come and how much they had grown both individually and as a couple. Bridget and Mark’s wedding is one of the sweetest moments in the movie because they finally accept that they are each other’s endgame.
4Mark Buys Bridget A New Diary
Mark Buying A New Diary Symbolized A Fresh Start To Their Relationship
Bridget had a habit of writing everything she felt in her diary, including all the reasons she didn’t like Mark Darcy. When the two finally had their first kiss, they went up to Bridget’s apartment where she left Mark alone for a few minutes so she could get ready for their first night together. Unfortunately, she left her diary open and Mark read everything she had written about him. After leaving the bathroom, Bridget couldn’t find Mark.
She ran after him, while wearing a sweater and underwear, only to discover thathe had gone to buy her a new diary so she could fill it with better memories. Mark buying Bridget a diary was such a meaningful moment as it proved that he was a multilayered character despite seeming like he had no romantic bone in his body.
Bridget’s new diary was a testament to how Mark wanted them to have a long relationship filled with happy moments. This uncharacteristically sweet gesture from him was what Bridget needed to assuage all the doubts she had about their relationship. It’s such a heartwarming scene because Bridget’s excitement at starting a new life with Mark and no longer being a singleton is so clear to see.
3Bridget And Daniel’s Boat Ride
Daniel Tried To Rekindle His Relationship With Bridget
Daniel and Bridget found themselves on a flight to Thailand together. While they were there, Bridget ingested magic mushrooms, and Daniel took her on a boat ride and tried to win her over. With the sun setting in the background, Daniel quoted Keats, and Bridget seemed to fall for him all over again because it looked like he had actually changed and left his playboy days behind him.
Sometimes, it could be hard to see why Bridget was in love with Daniel, buttheir boat ride revealed why she had fallen for him. This scene not only shows Daniel in a new light, but it proves that his charm is one of his most endearing qualities.
The fact that Daniel quoted Keats contributed to what makes this scene so romantic. Given that Bridget and Mark’s relationship had a tragic ending, it’s such a relief thatDaniel will be inBridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, because it’s another opportunity for audiences to see his charm on display.
2Jack Shows Bridget What Their Relationship Would Have Been Like
Bridget And Jack Would Have Been A Perfect Couple
InBridget Jones’s Baby,Jack replaced Daniel as the possible father of her child. Since Bridget and Jack didn’t really date before she discovered she was pregnant, Jack tried to make up for that with a grand romantic gesture. He showed up at her apartment, bearing gifts that marked a different point in their non-existent relationship.
First, was a meal from a nice restaurant they would have gone to on their first date, then a stuffed animal he would have won for her at a fair, followed by flowers he would give her after their first fight, and lastly, Swedish furniture they would assemble together.
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Bridget Jones, like many early 2000s comedies, has moments that have not aged well, while many other jokes and scenes are still hilarious today.
One of the biggest changes that theBridget Jonesmovies made to the bookswas the addition of Jack to the cast. However, it ended up working out well because it provided a rom-com-worthy scene.The scene showed justhow romantic their relationship would have been if things had started out differently between them. Jack might not have been Bridget’s endgame, but he sure knew how to pull out all the stops when it came to winning her over.
1Bridget Tells Mark She Loves Him
Mark Asked Bridget To Marry Him
After spending 10 days in a Thai prison and realizing that Mark was the reason she had been released, Bridget came to the conclusion that Mark really wasn’t so bad. In a romantic speech,Bridget tells Mark she loves him, and that she always had. With swelling music playing in the background, Mark asks her to marry him, and they share a passionate kiss.
Her declaration of love was one of the most romantic and beautifully done scenes in theBridget Jonesmovies, as it showed just how genuine their love for each other was.
Mark and Bridget’s relationship had its fair share of ups and downs, which could get frustrating since it was so obvious that they were in love with each other but let things that didn’t matter get in the way of their relationship.
Bridget finally got the courage to tell Mark she loved him in the most Bridget but nonetheless romantic way. Her declaration of love was one of the most romantic and beautifully done scenes in theBridget Jonesmovies, as it showed just how genuine their love for each other was.
Bridget Jones’s Diary
Cast
Based on the novel by Helen Fielding, the rom-com Bridget Jones’s Diary revolves around a 32-year-old single woman who keeps a diary of her life and romantic encounters. Starring Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, and Hugh Grant, the 2001 movie was a massive commercial and critical success.
