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 Who was considered for Bridget Jones's Diary?

Helena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter was considered for the title role.
Actor who got the part: Renée Zellweger

Toni Collette
Said in interviews she was offered the role, but was in a Broadway musical at the time.
Actor who got the part: Renee Zellweger

Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz was considered for the title role.
Actor who got the part: Renée Zellweger

Amanda Donohoe
Amanda Donohoe was considered for the role of Bridget Jones.
Actor who got the part: Renée Zellweger

Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman turned down the role of Bridget Jones.
Actor who got the part: Renée Zellweger

Miranda Richardson
Miranda Richardson was considered for the role of Bridget Jones.
Actor who got the part: Renée Zellweger

Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton was originally considered for the role of Bridget Jones.
Actor who got the part: Renée Zellweger

Kristin Scott Thomas
Kristin Scott Thomas turned down the title role.
Actor who got the part: Renée Zellweger

Emily Watson
Emily Watson passed on the role of Bridget.
Actor who got the part: Renée Zellweger

Rachel Weisz
Rachel Weisz was considered for the role of Bridget Jones (who is British).
Actor who got the part: Renée Zellweger

Kate Winslet
Kate was considered for the title role in the film but they decided she was too young.
Actor who got the part: Renee Zellweger



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