Bridget Jones star Sarah Solemani has unveiled surprising anecdotes about BBC news anchor and Antiques Roadshow host Fiona Bruce, showcasing her unexpected off-air personality. During her recent appearance on BBC's The One Show, Solemani discussed her preparation for her role as Miranda in the upcoming film, where she revealed how Bruce lent her invaluable assistance.
Solemani, sharing her experience with hosts Alex Jones and Roman Kemp, reminisced about her visit to the studio alongside actress Renee Zellweger. "For the last movie, we wanted to do some research, so Renee and I went to the studio, we met Fiona, and she talked us through it. At the time I think she sometimes did the Six O'Clock and the 10 O'Clock," Solemani shared.
Imitating Bruce, Solemani added humor to the story, saying, "I do the Six O'Clock and the 10 O'Clock and sometimes, in between, I go to the hotel and have a cocktail." The hosts were quick to jump on this, with Alex confirming with laughter, "She does!" This light-hearted exchange showcased the friendly chemistry among the guests.
Solemani continued, engaging the audience with her vivid impersonation: "I said, 'you have a cocktail between the news?' I said, 'have you ever had two?' She said, 'I have had two, the trouble with two is you begin not to care?'" The studio erupted with laughter, as fellow guests Trinny Woodhall and Keeley Hawes joined the jovial atmosphere.
Alex, quite impressed, remarked on Bruce’s engaging nature, claiming, "This is true - she's amazing." Solemani, drawn by Bruce's vibrant persona, expressed her admiration and mention of her ultimate aspiration: "My dream role is actually to be Fiona Bruce." Her playful remarks underscored the charm many associate with the high-profile news anchor.
The latest Bridget Jones installment, titled Mad About The Boy, is set to release on February. The plot follows Bridget as she navigates life’s challenges with newfound happiness, featuring her successful career as a screenwriter, her family, and her new relationship with someone over twenty years younger, presenting complications along the way.
Meanwhile, on The One Show, Keeley was promoting her role in the BBC drama Miss Austen, which begins airing this week. The drama is set around 1830 and revolves around Cassandra Austen, who lives alone after her sister Jane's death. Trinny contributed humor by discussing her role as a guest dragon on Dragons' Den, adding to the lively conversation within the studio.
With Solemani’s revelations, audiences get not only a taste of behind-the-scenes Hollywood but also insights about one of the UK's most respected news figures, Fiona Bruce, humanized through the lens of her interactions with various individuals she encounters.