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.
1. Artists who had already won Grammys could compete for best new artist.
Lauryn Hill won two 1996 Grammys with Fugees, but was allowed to compete for best new artist when she released her solo debut album two years later. She won the award. Now, any artist with a previous Grammy nomination as a performer precludes eligibility in the best new artist category (including a nomination as an established member of a nominated group ).
2. Supergroups could compete for best new artist.
Crosby, Stills & Nash, consisting of former members of The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield and The Hollies, won the 1969 award. Asia, consisting of former members of King Crimson, Yes, The Buggles and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, was nominated for the 1982 award.As a result, David Crosby (The Byrds, CSN) and Carl Palmer (Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Asia) were nominated for best new artist as a member of both groups. They are the only musicians in Grammy history to be nominated for best new artist twice.
Twenty-five years since she made her debut, Bridget Jones is still causing a sensation and making us laugh out loud.
So far in our riotous series, she’s had a toe-curling liaison with Daniel Cleaver, dressed up as a Bunny Girl and endured a disastrous first day at work as a TV reporter.
Today, she embarks on trying to create the perfect dinner party for Mark Darcy . . .
Tuesday, 3 October
8st 12, alcohol units 3 (v.g.), number of times said word ‘b d’ in last twenty-four hours 369 (approx.).
Tuesday, 3 October 8st 12, alcohol units 3 (v.g.), number of times said word ‘b d’ in last twenty-four hours 369 (approx.). Pictured: Renee Zellweger in Bridget Jones s Diary
Electra Private Equity (ELTA): Innovating, restructuring and realising
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Electra Private Equity (ELTA): Innovating, restructuring and realising
17-Dec-2020 / 08:50 GMT/BST London, UK, 17 December 2020 Electra Private Equity (ELTA): Innovating, restructuring and realising
Electra Private Equity (ELTA) has been following a realisation strategy
since October 2016, when it had a market cap of c GBP1.7bn, and has since
returned GBP2bn to shareholders. Despite this strong record, the shares
currently trade at a 22% discount to NAV. In 2018, the board embarked on a
major operational enhancement programme across the remaining three key
Edison initiates on Electra Private Equity (ELTA) Electra Private Equity (ELTA) has been following a realisation strategy since October 2016, when it had a market cap of c £1.7bn, and has since returned £2bn to shareholders. Despite this strong record, the shares currently trade at a 22% discount to NAV. In 2018, the board embarked on a major operational enhancement programme across the remaining three key portfolio assets: TGI Fridays, Hotter and Sentinel, installing new management teams in 2019. ELTA s team has identified significant earnings potential from operational initiatives, which on applying peer and sector multiples translates into significant valuation upside of up to 175% above the current NAV. ELTA is well placed to realise the remaining assets in 2021 and generate attractive shareholder returns before the company s subsequent wind up.