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.

Everything you need to know about the Oscar winner's net worth, plus how much she's made for her biggest projects.

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,