Remembering BRIGITTE BARDOT, the Woman Who Outshone the Screen
Brigitte Bardot, the legendary French screen icon and animal rights activist, passed away today, December 28, 2025, at the age of 91. Known to the world simply as “B.B.,” her death marks the end of an era for global cinema. For any true enthusiast of French film, Bardot was more than a “sex kitten”; she was a performer of unexpected depth who redefined modern womanhood on screen. Born Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot on September 28, 1934, in Paris, she was a trained ballet dancer before a cover for Elle magazine launched her into the stratosphere of global fame. While the media quickly labeled her a “sex kitten” following her breakout in And God Created Woman (1956), Bardot’s true legacy lies in the way she wielded her stardom to take on roles that challenged the very industry that created her. By 1960, Bardot was determined to be seen as more than just […]