Helen Fielding is a British author and screenwriter best known for creating the popular character Bridget Jones. She gained fame with her novel "Bridget Jones's Diary," published in 1996, which humorously chronicles the life of a single woman in London. The book became a bestseller and was later adapted into a successful film series. Fielding's writing often explores themes of love, friendship, and the challenges of modern womanhood. In addition to the Bridget Jones series, she has written other novels, including "Cause Celeb" and "Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination." Her work has made a significant impact on contemporary literature.