Movies like Miss Congeniality

Bridget Jones's Diary, with Renée Zellweger in the titular role, is about a British woman determined to improve herself while looking for love. Fans of Miss Congeniality will enjoy the quirky lead character and the humorous take on self-discovery and romance.

Legally Blonde stars Reese Witherspoon as the perky and determined Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend. Fans of Miss Congeniality will appreciate the blend of humor, intelligence, and the movie's inspiring 'be true to yourself' message.

The Devil Wears Prada follows Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, a naive young woman who lands a job as the assistant to the ruthless and sophisticated magazine editor Miranda Priestly, played by Meryl Streep. This movie captures a transformation and empowerment theme with a similar comedic flair that Miss Congeniality fans will enjoy.

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is a battle of the sexes comedy starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, both of whom are attempting to manipulate the other for their own professional gain. The comedic misunderstandings and strong lead performances are sure to please fans of Miss Congeniality.

The Proposal features Sandra Bullock in another role where she exhibits her comedic chops, playing a high-powered Canadian executive facing deportation who convinces her assistant, Ryan Reynolds, to marry her. It's a rom-com with the same mix of humor and heart found in Miss Congeniality.

Sweet Home Alabama, featuring Reese Witherspoon as a New York City fashion designer who returns to her southern hometown to finalize a divorce, offers another humorous look at self-discovery and transformation, much like Miss Congeniality.

The Princess Diaries tells the story of Mia Thermopolis, played by Anne Hathaway, who discovers she is the heir to the throne of a European kingdom. Its blend of humor and heart, along with an awkward-to-elegant transformation, will charm those who enjoyed Miss Congeniality.

27 Dresses stars Katherine Heigl as a perennial bridesmaid who faces her worst nightmare when her sister becomes engaged to the man she loves. The theme of personal transformation and the romantic comedy elements make it an appealing choice for fans of Miss Congeniality.