Sharon Maguire facts for kids

Sharon Maguire, born on August 17, 1960, is a talented film director. She is famous for directing the fun romantic comedy movie Bridget Jones's Diary (2001). This movie was based on a popular book written by her good friend, Helen Fielding. Some people even say that a character in the book, "Shazza," was inspired by Sharon Maguire herself!

Sharon Maguire's Early Life

Sharon Maguire grew up in Coventry, England. She went to the University of Wales Aberystwyth where she studied English and drama. After college, she worked as a copywriter, writing advertisements and other texts for books and magazines. Later, she went back to school to study journalism at City University in London.

Sharon Maguire's Career in Film

Sharon Maguire started her career working in television. She was a researcher for a show called "The Media Show." Then, she became a producer and director for the BBC's The Late Show. She also directed several documentaries for BBC programs like Omnibus and Bookmark. After working on these shows, she started directing commercials.

Her first big movie as a director was Bridget Jones's Diary in 2001. She worked with famous writers like Helen Fielding, Andrew Davies, and Richard Curtis on the script. The movie was a big hit and critics really liked it! It starred Renée Zellweger as Bridget Jones, along with Colin Firth and Hugh Grant.

In 2016, Sharon Maguire helped start a TV company called 7 Stories. This company creates exciting TV shows.

Also in 2016, she directed another movie in the series, Bridget Jones's Baby. This film was based on a story by Helen Fielding. It was the third movie in the popular Bridget Jones film series. Renée Zellweger returned as Bridget Jones, and Colin Firth and Patrick Dempsey also starred in it.

Sharon Maguire's Personal Life

Sharon Maguire has three children. Her partner is also a director, named Anand Tucker.

Sharon Maguire's Filmography

Sharon Maguire has directed several movies and documentaries. Here are some of her notable works:

Movies Directed

• 2001: Bridget Jones's Diary
• 2008: Incendiary (She also helped write this one!)
• 2016: Bridget Jones's Baby
• 2020: Godmothered
• 2020: An Excellent Choice
• Upcoming: Longbourn

Documentaries Directed

• 1991: The Thing is... Babies
• 1993: The Godfather (for BBC The Late Show)
• 1995: Rumer Godden: An Indian Affair (for BBC Bookmark)
• 1995: H.G. Wells: Bromley Boy (for BBC Bookmark)
• 1995: H.G. Wells: The Panther and the Jaguar (for BBC Bookmark)
• 1997: Dame Henrietta's Dream

TV Shows Directed

• 2013: Call Me Crazy: A Five Film (for Lifetime TV)

See also

In Spanish: Sharon Maguire para niños