Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot, often referred to by her initials B.B., is a French animal rights activist and former actress, singer, and model. Famous for portraying sexually emancipated characters, often with hedonistic lifestyles, she was one of the best known activists in the sexual revolution of the 1950s–1970s. Although she withdrew from the entertainment industry in 1973, she remains a major popular culture icon and a noted figure in ushering in the sexual revolution. She has acted in 47 films, performed in several musicals, and recorded more than 60 songs. She was awarded the Legion of Honour in 1985.
Bardot in a publicity photo for A Very Private Affair (1962)
Bardot posing for a crowd of photographers during the 1958 Venice Film Festival
Bardot in 1961
Brigitte Bardot and Michel Piccoli caught by paparazzi in Italy during the filming of Contempt in 1963
And God Created Woman (1956 film)
And God Created Woman is a 1956 French romantic drama film directed by Roger Vadim in his directorial debut and starring Brigitte Bardot. Though not her first film, it is widely recognized as the vehicle that launched Bardot into the public spotlight and immediately created her "sex kitten" persona, making her an overnight sensation.
Theatrical release poster
U.S theatrical advertisement, 9 April 1958