Famous Bridget Jones actress explains why she didn't expect the successful movie to be produced.

When reflecting on her role in the popular Bridget Jones film franchise, Celia Imrie, who played Una Alconbury in the first three movies, recently revealed that she was initially hesitant about signing on to the project due to her doubts about the original script. The 2001 movie, which was a reinterpretation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, was based on Helen Fielding's novel of the same name and featured Renee Zellweger as the titular character, along with Colin Firth and Hugh Grant as her love interests. Despite receiving praise from critics and being a box office hit, the film's script didn't quite convince Celia to join the cast 23 years ago.

In the original film, Celia's character Una was a friend of Bridget's mother, Pam, and she famously threw a garden party with a "Tarts and Vicars" theme. However, when Bridget arrived dressed as a Playboy bunny, it became clear that there was a change of plans that she was not informed about. While Celia eventually returned for the next two sequels and is currently filming the fourth installment, she recently admitted that she initially thought the movie "would never get made."

During a recent appearance on The One Show, Celia shared that she was embarrassed to admit she was at a read-through for a film about someone trying to quit smoking, drinking too much white wine, and wanting a boyfriend - all while writing a diary. She didn't see how such a concept could be turned into a successful movie. It wasn't until her friend pointed out that it was actually Bridget Jones's Diary that she realized the project was already making headlines in the papers.

When asked about the upcoming fourth movie, Celia praised her co-star Renee Zellweger, calling her "a dream" to work with. She also revealed that the film is likely to hit screens next year. This will mark Celia's fourth time reprising her role as Una, and she couldn't be happier to be a part of the beloved franchise.

In addition to her doubts about the script, Celia also shared a heartwarming story about reuniting with Renee Zellweger in 2020. The two had not seen each other in years, and Celia admits that she didn't expect Renee to remember her. However, when they finally met at a party for the film Judy, Renee gave Celia a warm welcome and made her burst into tears of joy. Despite her initial reservations, Celia has clearly become a beloved part of the Bridget Jones family.

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