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.

Renée Zellweger joins TODAY to talk about her new film, “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” and how they made the title character relatable by having her experience the milestones and "the heavier things that life throws at you.

It's been nine years since we last caught up with the lovely Bridget Jones, and surprisingly, that's not even the longest gap between films in the series. But, according to franchise star Renée Zellweger,

Bridget Jones’s Diary,” Renée Zellweger returns as the rom-com heroine now embarking on a steamy fling with a younger man.

Renée Zellweger and Helen Fielding, author of the “Bridget Jones” books, join TODAY to talk about the new film called “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.” It follows Bridget who is now a single mom of two and diving back into the dating pool after losing her husband,