Sally Phillips has blasted those who are criticising Bridget Jones's Diary ahead of its 20th anniversary, saying 'cancelling' the character isn't going to stop sexual harassment.
The 51-year-old actress, who lives in London, first appeared in the hit film franchise as best friend Shazza alongside American actress Renée Zellweger as Bridget in 2001.
Speaking to Grazia, Sally said that the portrayal of Bridget's body dysmorphia and encounters with sex pests throughout the movie are representative of a 'more innocent time', as she reflected on how attitudes towards body image and the #MeToo movement have influenced society.
Sally added that the women sharing their experiences of rape culture online seem to have had worse encounters than those shown in Bridget Jones's Diary, saying: 'I just think these concerns are actually sort of bigger and more scary now. And cancelling Bridget isn't a way of making anything better.'