image sourced from original article at Brigitte Bardot, the iconic French actress and sex symbol of the 1960s, has died at the age of 91. Bardot starred in nearly 50 films before retiring from cinema over five decades ago. Her most memorable works include 'And God Created Woman', 'Contempt', 'Viva Maria!' and 'The Truth'.
Born in Paris to a wealthy Catholic family, Bardot trained as a dancer before turning to modeling and acting. She graced the cover of Elle magazine at 15 and made her film debut at 18, the same year she married director Roger Vadim. Bardot's legacy endures as a symbol of cinematic glamour and cultural transformation in postwar France.
