Olivia Dean & Bridget Jones 4: How A Soundtrack Song Launched A 2026 Grammy Favorite

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For more than twenty years, Bridget Jones has perfectly captured the experience of being charmingly imperfect. Whether she’s belting out a sad song in her pajamas or caught between two love interests, the music in the Bridget Jones movies has always been just as crucial to the story as her diary.

Enter Olivia Dean.

Recently named Billboard’s 2025 Rookie of the Year, the singer from North London is quickly becoming a defining artist of her generation. Her new single, “It Isn’t Perfect But It Might Be,” featured in the latest film installment, is more than just a memorable song. It beautifully blends the feel-good vibes of 90s romantic comedies with the honest and emotional style that has made Dean a worldwide success.

More Than Just A Soundtrack: Permission To Love Again

There’s a lot riding on Mad About the Boy, as the story shows Bridget Jones dealing with life after the death of Mark Darcy. Helen Fielding, the author, was deeply touched after seeing an early cut of the film, which inspired her to write a song about finding love again after experiencing loss.

I was really struck by the music in this film. While you definitely recognize her recent song “Dive,” it’s this new track that really hits you during the most emotional part of the movie. It honestly feels like one of those classic ’90s rom-com soundtracks I loved growing up, but with a much more modern, sophisticated jazz-pop sound – kind of like the vibe that made her second album, The Art of Loving, so huge in 2025.

Why Music And Movie Buffs Should Care

A movie’s sound really shapes how we experience it. Think about how Adele’s music elevated Skyfall, or how Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross practically defined the feel of films like The Social Network and Challengers.

Olivia Dean perfectly captures the spirit of Bridget Jones, feeling like the natural next step for that iconic character. She’s genuine, refreshingly imperfect, and possesses a quality that feels both modern and classic.

Olivia Dean & Bridget Jones: 4: Mad About The Boy FAQs

What is the lead song for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy?

Olivia Dean’s song, “It Isn’t Perfect But It Might Be,” is the main theme for the movie. It plays during the end credits alongside a look back at memorable moments from the series.

What does the song “It Isn’t Perfect But It Might Be” mean?

The artist explains the song explores the difficult emotions of falling in love after experiencing loss. Dean specifically said it’s about allowing yourself to love again after grieving, which directly reflects the story of Bridget, a widow, in the new movie.

Are there other Olivia Dean songs on the Bridget Jones 4 soundtrack?

I was so excited to hear that not only is a new song of hers in the movie, but her 2023 hit, “Dive” – from her first album, Messy – is included too!

Is Olivia Dean touring in 2026?

After a successful 2025 tour opening for Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Tour, Dean is hitting the road again with her own headlining tour, The Art of Loving Live. The tour begins in July 2026 at the Chase Center in San Francisco, with planned performances at major venues like Madison Square Garden and The O2 in London.

Did Olivia Dean win a Grammy?

Though she hasn’t won an award yet, she’s already receiving major recognition. Billboard named her Rookie of the Year for 2025, and she’s a frontrunner for Best New Artist at the 2026 Grammy Awards after her second album, The Art of Loving, became a hit.

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2026-01-18 13:12