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Brigitte Bardot, born September 28, 1934, approaches her 90s, a life stage that makes her say it’s just another day. Now 91 years old, she is more of a legendary figure than ever, but her body is beginning to remind her of the weight of the years. Honestly, it’s a mix of emotion and nostalgia.
What strikes about her is that courage, that almost insolent energy for someone her age, even if she no longer walks without canes nowadays. You have to see, she continues to work, to see her animals, to hold on to life in her own way, far from the glitz but always very present.
Those who follow her know that Bardot is not just the glamorous image of French cinema in the 50s and 60s. No, she has transformed into a passionate figure for animal protection, to the point of basing her whole life on this cause, sometimes even at the price of some family solitude.
And precisely, alongside film sets and spotlight lamps, there is her real life, with its ups and downs, losses, distant family… In short, she is not just an icon of a golden age of cinema, but a woman with emotions, a life story, an age, and even a fortune that doesn’t match what one might imagine.
Brigitte Bardot: the French legend who became an icon of the animal cause
You all know her, that blonde figure, the sharp gaze, and that way of marking every appearance. Brigitte Bardot remains one of the most recognizable and fascinating faces of French cinema in the 1950s. Born in the south of France, she grew up under the spotlight of modeling before conquering the big screens with her 45 films to her name.
Her public identity? Going from a shining young actress to a fiercely committed activist. The Brigitte you see today is also the one who created the Brigitte-Bardot Foundation in 1986 to protect animals, a fight that means much more to her now than the red carpet.
Her journey from a somewhat rebellious young girl to an adored star has not always been a smooth ride. She quickly became the face of French sex appeal, a role that stuck to her, but also a burden to carry for this slim woman, known as much for her charisma as for her refusal to be confined to a single model.
So yes, behind the star is a complex woman, sometimes raw, with rather distant family relations, notably with her son who made his life far away, in Norway. She distances herself, but does not cut ties completely, which gives quite a touching, almost paradoxical side given her mythical stature.
Brigitte Bardot’s career and major successes: the star that keeps shining
Well, it’s simple, her filmography is a real treasure. From “And God Created Woman” to “Contempt,” she has crossed the decades embodying that free, wild, elusive woman. She has experienced everything in French cinema and even beyond.
But Bardot did not limit herself to the screen. Singing, modeling, she touched on many things that built her fortune and aura. Despite her age, she remains in the collective memory as the quintessence of glamour, even if she chose to leave it all behind to defend what seems essential to her today.
In short, Brigitte Bardot is a concentration of France, rebellion, and raw emotion, a true novel character. Something that marks you as soon as you hear her name, a mix of admiration and endless curiosity.
It must be said that her career ended quite early, in 1973, by personal choice. This turning point is fascinating, she left cinema at its peak to fight, with the same energy, against cruelty to animals. And that is a choice that cost her, including on human and financial levels.
Private life and surprising anecdotes: the woman behind the star
Want some juicy details? Her private life is also quite a novel. Despite her age, Bardot recently remarried, proof that she never gives up on love. But loneliness lingers, especially since she lost several four-legged companions and even close friends, like Alain Delon.
She speaks about this difficult phase with bluntness and true emotion in her eyes. The death of her dog and cats, the tragic way Delon passed away, all that created a huge void. For a woman used to shining, it is a hard blow she rarely shares with the public.
For now, she is not getting another dog, and she spends a lot of time in Saint-Tropez, between her house and her small farm in the Garrigue. An almost soothing routine, a cocoon far from the hustle of her younger years.
What surprises is her lucidity facing her body slowly failing, she does not hide from the truth and talks frankly, without embellishment, even if it hurts. It is this raw honesty that makes her so close despite the distance imposed by her fame.
Brigitte Bardot’s recent projects and her battles today
Even though she no longer works in cinema or music, Bardot is not inactive. Her foundation is a real pillar in the fight for the animal cause. She invests a lot to protect animals from the abuses she vehemently denounces.
She also keeps great calm thanks to her close animals and struggles with the imprisonment of her friends, like Paul Watson, an environmental activist jailed. She expresses sincere concern about his fate, and it touches her deeply.
Her current situation also includes her deteriorating health, reported in the press, but above all this quiet strength to keep going despite everything, at over 91 years old. Not bad, huh, considering all she has lived through.
She remains a key figure, even if people talk more about her courage and commitment than her age and fortune, which, contrary to popular belief, is not excessive compared to current stars. A reminder that fame does not always mean extravagant wealth.
All you need to know about Brigitte Bardot in a few key points
- 🎬 Over 45 films to her credit, become cult classics
- 🐾 Founder in 1986 of the Brigitte-Bardot Foundation for animal protection
- 💔 Distant family relationships, notably with her expatriate son
- 💪 Continues to be actively involved despite advanced age
- 🌿 Lives between her farm in the Garrigue and her house in Saint-Tropez
- 🕰️ Chose to stop her acting career at 39 to devote herself to her causes
- 💔 Went through several losses of loved ones and pets
You can always explore her life further on the dedicated Wikipedia page or follow her more recent news on her official site Brigitte Bardot.
