Bridget Joness Diary 2001 Bridget Jones Renee Zellweger is an average woman struggling against her age, her weight, her job, her lack of a man, and her many imperfections As a New Years Resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth The fireworks begin when her charming though disreputable boss takes an interest in the quirky Miss Jones Thrown into the mix are Bridgets band of slightly eccentric friends and a rather disagreeable acquaintance into whom Bridget cannot seem to stop running or help finding quietly attractive