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The actress's flowery couch acts as a statement piece and anchor for other colorful accents in her space – experts say people will follow suit this year

The actor’s insistence on scripting his own scenes in Paddington 3 and Bridget Jones 4 are proof of his talents. So why on earth hasn’t he written his own film yet?

LET’S UNPACK THAT: Between body positivity and weight-loss jabs, admitting to counting calories can feel like a source of shame. Helen Coffey investigates our shifting relationship with ‘diet culture’ and argues that thinking about how we fuel our bodies shouldn’t automatically be demonised

Letter: Thank goodness for female friends, writes one reader, as she spells out the reality of life as an older widow

Rightwingers calling for higher birthrates may be disturbing, but having children is the ultimate gesture of confidence in the future for us all, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Bridget Jones star gave a masterclass in blending glam and casual

Word back from the cinemas is united – and sniffly: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is leaving audiences in surprising puddles. Our writers reveal the moments that made then sob loudest, and why

The new movie wasn’t conceived as an allegory of the current international crisis, but for a generation of fans it works on that level, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

Sally Phillips pulled out all the stops with her embellished LBD for the Australian premiere of Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy

Bridget may be mad about the boy, but here at Livingetc, we're mad about her house. Here are the design details to watch out for

The fourth film in the franchise has recorded the highest-ever UK opening for a romcom. Amid a sea of puritanical ‘wellness’ influencers, Helen Coffey celebrates the continuing success of a female lead who knows how to kick back, cut loose and, crucially, laugh at herself