The rumours have swirled for years that Mark Darcy is based on Labour leader Keir Starmer - but Helen Fielding has now said this definitely isn't the case. Read more on Grazia.
Piers made a point of comparing the potential future prime minister to Mark Darcy during the interview. 'You were quite a dashing human rights lawyer, prompting rumours that you were the inspiration for the character of Mark Darcy from the Bridget Jones novels,' Piers asked, later asking if he was 'brimming with manly passion?'series, has previously said Mark Darcy's character isn't based on Keir. So, sorry Piers.
Previously speaking on Desert Island Discs, the author subtly debunked the claims, saying it's 'amazing' the amount of people who say love rivals Daniel and Mark were based on them. ‘I had several different boyfriends, all very gorgeous,’ she said. ‘It’s amazing the number of people that lay claim to be Daniel or Mark, including Keir Starmer.’
'Jude' is journalist Tracey MacLeod, while 'Shazza' is based on Sharon Macguire, who ended up directing two out of the three Bridget films.An old friend of Rushdie, she asked if the author was willing to 'make a fool of himself.' He ended up appearing as a guest at the 'Kafka's Motorbike' launch party, where Bridget asks him for directions to the toilets.7.
Sharon Macguire took on directing duties for the first and third films, with Beeban Kidron filling in for the second.13. Renée Zellweger worked with voice coach Barbara Berkery to help hone her British accent14. Hugh Grant didn't hear her real accent until after the film had wrapped15 of 2715. Actress Toni Colette declined the lead role, while Kate Winslet was considered 'too young'CREDIT: Working TitleSome things are just meant to be...
It's also been used as a filming location for Gosford Park, the BBC adaptation of Sense and Sensibility and Kingsman: The Secret Service .21. Mark's colleague - and Bridget's love rival - Natasha is played by Embeth Davidtz, who plays Miss Honey in MatildaCREDIT: Working TitleWe don't know what to believe any more...Colin appears in October 24th's entry, with Hugh referred to on August 16th.24.
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