Brigitte Bardot was a world-famous actress known for her role in ‘And God Created Woman’ before becoming an animal rights activist. See pictures of the late star before she died.
Brigitte Bardot was one of the most famous sex symbols of the 1960s. The French actress began modeling as a teenager, and her breakout role came in 1956 when she was in her early 20s when she starred in And God Created Woman. The film turned her into an international star, and she went on to many more critically-acclaimed roles, including Le Mepris in 1963, and Viva Maria! in 1965, which earned her a Best Foreign Actress nomination at the BAFTAs.
Brigitte stepped away from acting in 1973 to become an outspoken animal rights activist, even setting up the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, dedicated to protecting animals. She had also been romantically linked with many different celebrities over the years, before marrying her fourth husband, right-wing politician Bernard d’Ormale.
Unfortunately, Brigitte died on December 28, 2025. She was 91. Scroll through our gallery below to see photos of Brigitte throughout her life.
1 of 15
Brigitte Bardot in 1954
2 of 15
Brigitte Bardot In Paris
3 of 15
‘Doctor At Sea’ (1955)
4 of 15
‘Mio Figlio Nerone’ (1956)
5 of 15
Brigitte Bardot
6 of 15
Brigitte Bardot’s Headshot
7 of 15
Brigitte Bardot In 1955
8 of 15
Vie Privee (1962)
9 of 15
‘Love On A Pillow’ (1962)
10 of 15
Brigitte Bardot In 1964
11 of 15
‘Viva Maria’ (1965)
12 of 15
‘Les Novices’ (1970)
13 of 15
Brigitte Bardot In 1987
14 of 15
Brigitte Bardot Promotes Her 1996 Memoir
15 of 15
Brigitte Bardot Meets With French President Nicolas Sarkozy
