A Glimpse into Brigitte Bardot’s Life Through Captivating Photos
Brigitte Bardot.
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Brigitte Bardot, the iconic French actress, model, and singer, passed away at the age of 91, as confirmed by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation in a statement to the French news agency AFP.
Bardot launched her career in the 1950s and was instrumental in defining the distinctive styles of the 1960s, characterized by her bouffant hairstyle, winged eyeliner, and nude lip, solidifying her status as a fashion and beauty legend.
Known for her performances in classic films such as And God Created Woman, Contempt, and Love on a Pillow, Bardot later became embroiled in various controversies. Her later years were marked by outspoken views, notably critiquing the #MeToo movement.
Despite her passing, Bardot’s influence endures as her fashion and beauty statements continue to inspire professionals and celebrities alike. Below are highlights from her remarkable journey through photographs.
Brigitte Bardot on the Cannes Staircase
Brigitte Bardot.
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Brigitte Bardot dazzles in a voluminous ball gown and fur stole at the Cannes Film Festival in April 1953.
Brigitte Bardot Was a Beauty for the Ages
Brigitte Bardot.
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This 1960 portrait captures Bardot’s signature look with tousled hair, dark eye makeup, and a nude lip.
Brigitte Bardot on Set
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Here, Bardot is captured on the set of The Night Heaven Fell in 1958.
Brigitte Bardot Films a Scene
Brigitte Bardot and Alain Delon.
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In 1961, Bardot starred in Les Amours Celebres alongside Alain Delon.
When Brigitte Bardot Married Roger Vadim
Brigitte Bardot.
On December 12, 1952, Bardot smiled during her wedding to French director Roger Vadim. The couple divorced in 1957 after Bardot fell in love with her And God Created Woman co-star Jean-Louis Trintignant.
Brigitte Bardot Becomes a Mom
Brigitte Bardot, Jacques Charrier and their son, Nicolas.
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Bardot married artist Jacques Charrier in June 1959, giving birth to her only child, Nicolas-Jacques Charrier, on January 11, 1960.
Brigitte Bardot Poses with Jacques Charrier
Jacques Charrier and Brigitte Bardot.
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Here, Charrier and Bardot are seen on the set of Babette S’en Va-T-En Guerre (Babette Goes to War).
Brigitte Bardot Toasts to the Occasion
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Bardot’s charisma consistently had the power to captivate any gathering.
Brigitte Bardot Knew How to Strike a Pose
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In this playful moment, the actress poses atop a table, showcasing her iconic charm.
Brigitte Bardot Takes It to the Ground
Brigitte Bardot.
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Bardot effortlessly utilized any setting for an impromptu photoshoot, including the garden of the Excelsior Hotel in Venice.
Brigitte Bardot in a Mod Mini
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At a 1965 press conference held at New York’s Plaza Hotel, Bardot posed in a chic mod mini dress.
Brigitte Bardot and Sean Connery
Sean Connery and Brigitte Bardot.
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In 1968, Bardot met Sean Connery in Deauville, France, while filming Shalako.
Brigitte Bardot Takes London
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Stylishly clad in leather, Bardot arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport in 1968 to attend the premiere of Shalako.
Brigitte Bardot Marries Again
Brigitte Bardot and Gunther Sachs.
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Bardot and her third husband, German industrialist Gunther Sachs, were married in 1966, divorcing in 1969. They are seen here departing Los Angeles International Airport for Papeete, Tahiti.
Brigitte Bardot Loves Animals
Brigitte Bardot.
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A passionate advocate for animal rights, Bardot founded the Brigitte Bardot Foundation (FBB) to protect both wild and domestic animals in France and internationally.
