UPDATES | Photo Diary of A Day With Helen Fielding, Author of Bridget Jones’ Diary

prepping for day 1 of press for Bridget Jones Mad About the Boy

Helen chatting with the ladies of CTV’s The Social

Side note:  As I was waiting on standby for Helen, I was literally startled by a guy rehearsing some enviable dance moves nearby. Lo and behold, it was Jason Derulo (with a killer set of glitter pants to match his killer moves!)

On set for Etalk.  One of many interviews on Day 1.

At a book signing in Toronto, hosted by Lainey of LaineyGossip fame and CTV’s The Social. I loved seeing how Helen interacted with her fans and how they interacted with her.  Helen and Bridget Jones are obviously well-loved.  That sums up Day 1.

Early start to Day 2 with a morning interview at CTV’s Canada AM

Sneaking in a selfie at the CTV studios with a bunch of my on-set essentials :)

Helen with Maurie of Toronto’s Kiss 92.5 FM radio

Fast forward many interviews later and then an interview for CBC’s George Stroumboulopolus Show (I love Strombo!)

#ahamoment | As I was standing by for touch-ups, I realized that about five years ago I was in the same studio watching the Strombo show with my make-up class. Our make-up teacher had brought us there for a class ‘field trip’ to see the between the scenes of a live TV show.  Back then, I didn’t know where make-up would take me, but just knew that I loved doing it and wanted to make a career of it.  Being there again in-studio was a good reminder that progress isn’t always obvious in the pursuit of what you love, but hard work pays off ….so aspiring artists, stick to it! :)

After a full two days of press, Helen’s trip to Toronto is capped off with an Elle Canada event. Helen with Noreen Flanagan (right), Editor of Elle Canada