Is Helen Fielding A-List?
No — Helen Fielding is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1996
Bridget Jones's Diary Novel
Lost A-list status in 2016
Dropped to B tier — Bridget Jones's Baby
Ranking Timeline
Early Journalism Career
Fielding begins her career as a journalist.
Bridget Jones Column
Writes anonymous column for The Independent.
Bridget Jones's Diary Novel
*Bridget Jones's Diary* becomes a bestseller.
Bridget Jones Sequel
*Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason*.
Film Adaptation Success
The first *Bridget Jones* film is released.
Edge of Reason Film
Second film is released.
Bridget Jones's Baby
Latest movie in franchise released.
Bridget Jones Creator
Fielding is now known as 'Bridget Jones' writer.
Last updated: February 25, 2026