Toni Collette Doesn't Regret Turning Down 'Bridget Jones's Diary'

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Toni Collette Doesn't Regret Turning Down 'Bridget Jones's Diary': 'Life Happens as It's Meant To' https://t.co/svoLJ7qHnh
- People (@people) April 14, 2023
The actress has no regrets in her career, and that includes turning down the lead role in the Bridget Jones franchise. Toni Collette, 50, addressed the role that ultimately went to Renée

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[rosytintedflash]

~everything happens for a reason~

whatever helps you sleep at night, Toni

[syphilisdiller]

lol, exactly

things dont happen because they're meant to be, things happen because of

[pciam]

I always hated that saying too. Things happen due to choices or coincidences (which usually come from choices of others that impact you lol) but there is no spirit in the sky with marionettes controlling your every decision or what does/doesn’t happen to you.

Now I always did sort of get behind the sentiment that roles ultimately end up where they’re supposed to go - I.E. Annette Benning was originally cast as Catwoman but had to back out thus Michelle Pfeiffer came on board. I can’t imagine anyone else doing that role so perfectly. But let’s be real that sentiment only exists because we never got to see the alternative to make up our mind about it lol. Plus sometimes roles do get tailored or changed to the compliment the strengths of the actress/actor once final casting decisions are made.

[ionadelfina]

Those movies are terrible and you can't change my mind. She's had a much better career in my opinion.

[januarysix]

agree, the bridget jones movies are so fat phobic among other things.

[prlsb4swiine]

yesss i completely agree. incredibly toxic media tbh, I'd probably be happy to not be associated with it either. plus it's not like she doesn't stay booked and busy otherwise

[ginainabottle]

Damn, she'd have nailed it and her Bridget would probably have been way more likeable (no shade to Renee, but I find her Bridget annoying as fuck, I just wanted to punch her most of the time).

Seeing pictures from Briget Jones today and remembering she was supposed be a fat woman continues to be a TRIP.

[insomniachobs]

As much as I really disliked Bridget's constant weight/dress size tracking in the book, the thing it did do was make it clear to readers that Bridget's obsession with her supposed fatness was pure insecurity talking.

Whereas on film that message just doesn't translate at all. She calls herself fat and the movie/other characters accept that premise.

[deeohaytch]

I love these movies (even the sequels idc) but I would love to peek into that multiverse where Toni took the role

[dandyxwarhol]

I was just thinking that this would be the sliding doors universe I would like to see

[deeohaytch]

That and the Charmed universe where they fired Alyssa instead of Shannen

[wonheaux]

i would like a film sequel to united states of tara so it can wrap everything up. please and thank you, toni!