The “Bridget Jones” franchise is long beloved by fans, due in extremely large part to Renée Zellweger’s portrayal of the title character. So, yes, the actress was a resource director Michael Morris turned to a lot while making the fourth film — and there was one particular insight from the Oscar winner that he says unlocked the whole thing.

Renee Zellweger is a Hollywood legend, who won a legion of loyal fans for her portrayal of the beloved and ever self-deprecating Bridget Jones.And it’s because of her iconic character that Zellweger's name has been making headlines again as Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy hits cinemas.

The “Bridget Jones” rom-com film series star, who bought the Topanga property in 2015 for $3.35 million, sold it in 2021 for $6.4 million, according to published reports. Mansion Global could not immediately determine the identity of the latest seller, which is listed as a limited partnership.