In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot
Summary
Brigitte Bardot, a famous French actress, passed away at the age of 91. She gained fame in the 1950s for her roles in films that challenged traditional ideas about women. After retiring from acting, she dedicated her life to animal rights activism.Key Facts
- Brigitte Bardot was born in Paris in 1934.
- She trained as a ballerina before becoming a film actress.
- Bardot's breakthrough role came with "And God Created Woman" directed by her first husband, Roger Vadim.
- She became famous for her roles in films like "The Truth," "Contempt," and "Viva Maria!"
- Bardot retired from acting in 1973 at the age of 39.
- She then focused on animal rights and founded the Brigitte Bardot Foundation.
- In her later years, she faced fines for making controversial remarks about minorities.
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