French Actror Brigitte Bardot Dies At 91

Brigitte Bardot has reportedly died at the age of 91, according to The Associated Press. The report states that Brigitte Bardot passed away at home in southern France. The cause of death has not been disclosed yet. Brigitte Bardot was widely known as a French screen icon.

Brigitte Bardot gained fame through films such as Contempt, Love on a Pillow and The Truth. These and other titles made Brigitte Bardot one of the most recognisable faces in European cinema. Brigitte Bardot began working in films during the 1950s, when French cinema was changing fast.

Brigitte Bardot career and early life

Brigitte Bardot was born on September 28, 1934, in Paris, France. Brigitte Bardot first entered the public eye as a model at the age of 15. After this early success, Brigitte Bardot shifted focus towards acting and began auditioning for film roles.

Brigitte Bardot made a first film appearance in 1952 with Crazy for Love. In this Jean Boyer film, Brigitte Bardot played Javotte Lemoine, sharing the cast with Pierre Larquey. The project marked Brigitte Bardot’s shift from modelling to cinema, and news of the death now prompts many to revisit that journey.