Brigitte Bardot Then & Now: Photos of the French Bombshell in Honor of Her Birthday

Brigitte Bardot is a world famous actress and sex symbol, known for her role in ‘And God Created Woman,’ and you can check out photos of her, in honor of her birthday, here!

Brigitte Bardot is 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. Her performance in ‘Viva Maria’ earned her a Best Foreign Actress nomination at the BAFTAs. 

Brigitte stepped away from acting in 1973, and since leaving, she’s become a very outspoken animal rights activist, even setting up the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, dedicated to protecting animals. She’s also been romantically linked with many different celebrities over the years, before marrying her fourth and current husband, right-wing politician Bernard d’Ormale. Scroll through our gallery to see more photos of Brigitte through the years.

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