Legendary French actress Brigitte Bardot has passed away at the age of 91. Bardot, affectionately known in France simply as “BB,” was a prominent figure in French cinema between 1952 and 1973.
During her career, she openly advocated for women’s freedom and autonomy, becoming an emblem of a changing era in French society. Bardot retired from acting at the age of 39, choosing to dedicate her life to animal rights activism.
Through her foundation, she led global campaigns for the protection of animals and remained a prominent voice in animal welfare. While her outspoken statements and political affiliations occasionally sparked controversies, her contributions to cinema and animal advocacy left a lasting impact.
