Renee Zellweger looks disheveled as she films scenes for Bridget Jone (2024)

Renee Zellwegerlooked disheveled as she continued filming scenes forBridget Jones 4 in London on Saturday.

The American actress, 55, was dressed in trademark penguin pyjamas, as seen in the very first Bridget Jones movie, and grey jogging bottoms, teamed with a rugged faux-fur cardigan.

Renee went back to her old roots by slipping into the iconic red pyjamas that she wore almost 23 years ago in the 2001 hit movie.

She paid tribute to her on-screen husband Mark Darcy as she wore a silver necklace with a 'D' pendant.

Mark (played by Colin Firth in the films) is killed off in the third Helen Fielding novel, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy. It is not known if the film's plot will also include his death but Colin has not been announced as a castmember.

Renee Zellweger looks disheveled as she filmed school run scene for Bridget Jones 4 in penguin pyjamas and a necklace with 'late' husband Mark Darcy's initials

Renee went back to her old roots by slipping into the iconic red pyjamas that she wore almost 23 years ago in the 2001 hit movie

Renee paid tribute to her 'late' husband Mark Darcy as she wore a silver necklace with a 'D' pendant - Mark is killed off in the third Helen Fielding novel

At one point, Renee was seen with her on-screen children, who star as daughter Mabel and son Billy.

The young actors wore school uniforms as Renee held their hands and walked them to school.

Renee stepped out in white high-rise socks and brown Birkenstock sandals with a black handbag.

The movie is based on the novel of the same name as Bridget battles motherhood alone following the tragic death of Mark, who was played in the previous films byColin , 63.

She will also embark on a love affair with a much younger man named Rockstar, played by One Day starLeo Woodall, 27.

Actress Leila Farzad was also on set during filming and cut a chic figure in a cream beige suit.

In the new film, Bridget enjoys a fling with Rockstar and PE teacher Mr Walker, as played by 12 Years A Slave actor Chiwetel Ejiofor as well as reviving her on-off relationship with Hugh Grant's Daniel Cleaver.

Chiwetel, 46, was seen shooting scenes last week which means only Hugh and Colin Firth – who has a small role in the movie as the late Mark Darcy – are yet to be spotted in character.

The American actress was dressed in trademark penguin pyjamas, as seen in the very first Bridget Jones movie, and grey jogging bottoms, teamed with a rugged faux-fur cardigan

The young actors wore school uniforms as Renee held their hands and walked them to school

She stepped out in white high-rise socks and brown Birkenstock sandals with a black handbag

She has been filming for the past few weeks in London

Actress Leila Farzad was also on set during filming and cut a chic figure in a cream beige suit

The movie is based on the novel of the same name as Bridget battles motherhood alone following the tragic death of Mark, who was played in the previous films by Colin Firth, 63

She will also embark on a love affair with a much younger man named Rockstar, played by One Day star Leo Woodall, 27

Renee's on-screen love interest PE teacher Mr Walker (Chiwetel Ejiofor, 46) was seen filming with Leila

Renee and Leo were spotted filming together on May 18 in hilarious scenes as Bridget got stuck up a tree in Hampstead Heath.

Rockstar, who works as a park warden, seemingly comes to her rescue dressed in an all green uniform.

One onlooker said: 'Leo and Renee looked like they were having a great time. There were lots of giggles, they seemed to get on really well.'

Bridget Jones filming comes on the heels of sheer delight from fans after the announcement of the beloved character's return to the big screen.

Renee first appeared as Bridget in 2001's Bridget Jones' Diary and returned in 2004's Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and 2016's Bridget Jones' Baby.

The movie was officially confirmed last month, with Renée and Hugh Grant's comebacks made official - after his love rat character Daniel Cleaver's death was falsified in 2016's third installment.

The fourth movie in the franchise - based on the books by Helen Fielding - will be released by Universal film on US platform Peaco*ck on Valentine's Day 2025 while internationally, the flick will be released in cinemas.

Emma Thompson - who played Doctor Rawlings in the last film, is also back, with Chiwetel Ejiofor and White Lotus star Leo Woodall also set to star.

Colin Firth (left) Mark Darcy in the previous films before his character's death with Hugh Grant (right) returning as Daniel Cleaver after being presumed dead in the last film before being found very much alive

One Day star Leo Woodall plays Bridget's toy boy lover in the movie

Renee has been busy since she arrived in London two weeks ago to reprise her role as the singleton for the fourth, and probably final, time.

She spent four days filming at ITV's studios in White City, West London, where programmes such as This Morning and Loose Women are made.

There she met presenters from both shows, including Cat Deeley who was said to have been 'super excited' at seeing her.

Many studio staff were 'overcome with excitement' and desperate to get selfies with the Hollywood star when they realised that the movie was being filmed at their workplace.

Scenes were recorded on the set used by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly for their now defunct show Saturday Night Takeaway, while audience members from Loose Women were also asked to stay for filming of some scenes.

One source at ITV said: 'It was chaos, imagine having Bridget come to your work. It was literally a dream come true. The place was absolutely buzzing. Word got round so fast, Cat was so excited.'

Bridget's creator Helen Fielding has also been spotted at the filming as she prepares to say goodbye to the much-loved character. The film is due out on Valentine's Day next year.

It was revealed last month that Bridget's obsession with losing weight will be 'played down' in the film amid fears they might be a bad influence.

Renee Zellweger looks disheveled as she films scenes for Bridget Jone (2024)

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