Mon Dec 29 17:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Brigitte Bardot, Iconic Actress and Animal Welfare Advocate, Dies at 91
Saint-Tropez, France – Brigitte Bardot, the French actress who rose to international fame in the 1950s with “And God Created Woman,” died Sunday at her home in southern France. She was 91 years old. The Fondation Brigitte Bardot, which she established, confirmed her death.
Bardot’s breakthrough role as a sexually liberated young woman in the 1956 film, directed by then-husband Roger Vadim, defied conventional norms and propelled her to global stardom. Her distinctive screen presence, marked by her youthful allure and unapologetic sexuality, challenged established movie sex symbols of the era.
Beyond her acting career, Bardot dedicated her life to animal welfare. At age 39, she retired from acting to focus on animal rights and established the Fondation Brigitte Bardot, becoming a passionate advocate for animal protection.
Bardot is survived by her husband, Bernard d’Ormale, and will be remembered as a cultural icon who left an indelible mark on both the film industry and the animal welfare movement.
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