She may have retired from the entertainment industry since 1973, but Brigitte Bardot remains one of the great screen goddesses. The icon was introduced to performing at a young age, from being a ballerina to gracing the cover of Elle magazine as a teenager, before her 1956 movie debut in ‘And God Created Woman.’
Bardot’s appearance in the movie skyrocketed her to international fame and paved the way for more prominent roles in TV and cinema. And yet, despite her fame and celebrity status, the star decided to withdraw from showbiz, devoting herself to protecting animals and ensuring their welfare.
Brigitte Bardot – 86, And God Created Woman
She may have retired from the entertainment industry since 1973, but Brigitte Bardot remains one of the great screen goddesses. The icon was introduced to performing at a young age, from being a ballerina to gracing the cover of Elle magazine as a teenager, before her 1956 movie debut in ‘And God Created Woman.’
Bardot’s appearance in the movie skyrocketed her to international fame and paved the way for more prominent roles in TV and cinema. And yet, despite her fame and celebrity status, the star decided to withdraw from showbiz, devoting herself to protecting animals and ensuring their welfare.