Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot was a French actress, singer, model, and animal rights activist who became an international sex symbol in the 1950s and 1960s.

Brigitte Bardot was a French actress, singer, model, and animal rights activist who became an international sex symbol in the 1950s and 1960s. She is best known for films such as *And God Created Woman* and later for her advocacy for animal welfare after retiring from acting in 1973. She died in Saint-Tropez on 28 December 2025 at the age of 91.

Early life and career

Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot was born in Paris on 28 September 1934. She trained in ballet and entered the entertainment world as a teenager before beginning her film career in 1952.

Film stardom

Bardot rose to international fame with *And God Created Woman* (1957) and became associated with provocative roles that shaped her image as a screen icon. She appeared in 47 films and became one of the best-known symbols of the sexual revolution and a major pop culture icon.

Music and modelling

In addition to acting, Bardot worked as a model and singer, recording more than 60 songs and performing in several musicals. Her modelling career contributed to her status as an international sex symbol.

Animal rights activism

After retiring from the entertainment industry in 1973, Bardot devoted herself to animal welfare. She received the Legion of Honour in 1985 and founded the Foundation Brigitte Bardot in 1986, which continues her advocacy work.