Celebrity interviews can sometimes take unexpected turns, and that’s exactly what happened when Nova radio host Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli sat down with actors Leo Woodhall and Renée Zellweger to chat about their upcoming film Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

What started as a discussion about the movie soon veered into personal territory, leading to a tense moment between Wippa and Leo.

Leo Woodhall’s Firm Response

While discussing the film, Wippa turned the conversation toward Leo’s personal life, asking, “Leo, are you in love at the moment?”

The question seemed harmless, but Leo, who is dating his White Lotus co-star Meghann Fahy, is known for keeping his relationship private.

Clearly unimpressed, he quickly shut down the inquiry with a blunt response: “That’s none of your business!”

The sharp reply left Wippa momentarily stunned, making for an awkward on-air moment.

Renée Zellweger Opens Up About Friendship and Romance

While Leo wasn’t keen to share details about his love life, Renée Zellweger was a little more forthcoming.

When Wippa joked about her possibly having a history of saying, “We’re just good friends” to avoid romantic entanglements, she laughed and responded, “I do have a lot of good friends! They sort of just start in the friend zone.”

Renée, who is currently in a relationship with British TV star Ant Anstead, seemed much more at ease discussing relationships, offering a lighthearted take on how friendships can sometimes evolve into something more.

Leo on Age-Gap Relationships in Hollywood

In Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Leo plays a much younger love interest to Renée’s Bridget, a dynamic that isn’t often portrayed on screen.

Speaking to Stellar Magazine, Leo shared his thoughts on the topic, saying, “When two people find a connection, why shouldn’t they see where it goes without judgment?”

He went on to emphasize that such relationships should be normalized in films, just as they are in real life.

“Both dynamics should be equally represented. It’s a good thing we’re seeing the reverse more often.”

Renée’s Seamless British Accent

Another highlight of the conversation was Leo’s admiration for Renée’s ability to perfect a British accent.

Having worked with actors attempting similar transformations, he noted that her portrayal of Bridget Jones feels entirely natural.

“With some actors, you can tell they’re putting on an accent.

But with Renée, because this character has been part of her for so long, nothing about it feels forced.”

Leo on Fame and Feeling Objectified

While Leo has been enjoying a rising career, he has also experienced the downsides of fame.

In an interview with Radio Times, he admitted that being objectified in his roles has left him feeling “vulnerable and exposed.”

Since his breakthrough performances in White Lotus and One Day, he has become increasingly recognized, a shift he describes as both exciting and overwhelming.

The Legacy of Bridget Jones

Renée Zellweger is returning to one of her most beloved roles as Bridget Jones in this fourth installment of the franchise.

Originally introduced in a newspaper column by author Helen Fielding, Bridget’s story became a global sensation with the release of Bridget Jones’s Diary in 1996.

The success of the book led to a film adaptation in 2001, followed by The Edge of Reason in 2004 and Bridget Jones’s Baby in 2016.

Bridget’s quirks—her calorie counting, chain-smoking, and penchant for oversized underwear—have made her one of cinema’s most relatable characters.

However, in Mad About the Boy, she has left some of those habits behind.

Now single again after the passing of Mark Darcy (played by Colin Firth), Bridget is navigating life with her signature mix of charm and lovable chaos.

What’s Next?

As Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy prepares to hit theaters, fans are eager to see how the iconic character’s story continues.

With a fresh romance and new challenges ahead, Bridget’s journey proves that love, loss, and laughter never go out of style.

Meanwhile, Leo Woodhall’s star continues to rise—awkward interviews and all.

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