Characters in Bridget Jones's Diary

Bridget Jones

Thirty-something single Londoner narrating her year of self-improvement attempts via diary entries.

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Daniel Cleaver

Bridget's charming, caddish boss and on-and-off boyfriend.

Also in Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, Bridget Jones's baby

Mark Darcy

Reserved barrister and Bridget's eventual love interest.

Also in Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, Bridget Jones's baby

Pam Jones

Bridget's overbearing mother, who leaves Bridget's father for a Portuguese tour guide.

Sharon (Shazzer)

One of Bridget's core circle of friends; outspoken and quick to declare men "emotional f***wits."

Tom

Bridget's gay best friend and confidant, part of her "urban family" of friends.

Jude

Bridget's close friend, stuck in an on-and-off relationship with "Vile Richard."