Brigitte Bardot is an actress, singer, and animal rights, advocate. She rose to prominence after appearing in “And God Created Woman.”
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Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot was born on September 28, 1934 in Paris, France to parents Louis Bardot (1896-1975) and Anne-Marie Mucel (1912-1978). Mijanou is her younger sister.
Her father was an engineer who owned many industrial firms in Paris. Brigitte used to have amblyopia as a child, which caused her left eye to have poor vision. Despite coming from a wealthy family, she had a difficult childhood because her family was rigid.
During WWII, she began dancing to records, which piqued her mother’s interest, so she began taking dance lessons at a local studio. In terms of schooling, she attended Institut de la Tour, a private Catholic high school near her family. She also took ballet courses for three years with famed Russian choreographer Boris Knyazev.
Brigitte Bardot’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Brigitte Bardot, born on September 28, 1934, is 87 years old as of today, July 28, 2022. Her height is 1.70 meters, and her weight is 57 kilograms.
Brigitte Bardot’s Profession & Career
She began her career as a junior fashion model in 1949. At age 15, she was featured on the cover of Elle, which led to an acting role in the film “Les Lauriers sont coupés.” In 1952, she featured on the surface of Elle again, which landed her an acting role in the French comedy film “Crazy for Love” (1952). She attracted the media notice the following year when she attended the Cannes Film Festival. Brigitte appeared in the 1957 films “Concert of Intrigue” and “Caroline and the Rebels.”
She played a prominent role in the British comedy film “Doctor at Sea,” one of the year’s most famous films. Brigitte starred in the musical movie “Naughty Girl” in 1956, a huge success and one of France’s most famous French films. She starred in the successful films “Plucking the Daisy” and “The Bride Is Much Too Beautiful” the same year.
In 1956, she starred in the film “And God Created Woman,” which catapulted her to international acclaim. In 1959, she starred in “Babette Goes to War,” which was the fourth highest-grossing film in France that year. The following year, she acted in “The Truth,” a courtroom drama that became her most famous picture, earning her an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Film. She won a David di Donatello Award for Best Foreign Actress in 1962 for her performance in the French film “A Very Private Affair.”
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She made her Hollywood debut in 1965 with the comedy “Dear Brigitte.” The following year, she acted in the adventure comedy film “Viva Maria!” which was a great hit in France. She recorded several successful songs between the 1960s and the 1970s, including “Je Me Donne Qui Me Plaît,” “Bubble Gum,” and “Contact.”
“The Edifying and Joyous Story of Colin,” her final picture, was released in 1973. She has been interested in animal rights activism since leaving her acting and singing careers. Brigitte founded the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the Welfare and Protection of Animals in 1986, raising three million francs by auctioning off jewelry and personal things.
She has also contributed $140,000 over two years to an extensive sterilization and adoption initiative for Bucharest’s stray canines. Since 2013, the Brigitte Bardot Foundation has run an annual Veterinary Care Camp in partnership with the Kagyupa International Monlam Trust of India. In addition, she is the author of five works, including “Le Carré de Pluton” and “Un Cri Dans Le Silence.”
Brigitte Bardot’s Husband, Marriage & Relationship
In 1952, Brigitte Bardot married the well-known director Roger Vadim. They divorced, however, five years later, in 1957. Her affair with Jean-Louis Trintignant, her co-star in the popular film “And God Created Woman,” was thought to be the cause of her divorce.
Jean-Louis Trintignant was married to popular actress Stéphane Audran at the time. They had been living together for about two years. During this time, she was having an affair with the well-known musician Gilbert Bécaud. As a result of her breakup with Trintignant, she suffered a nervous breakdown in Italy in 1958.
She was alleged to have attempted suicide a few days later, but her public relations manager disputed the accusations. She then began dating famed actor Jacques Charrier and became pregnant with him before marrying him on June 18, 1959. They have a son, Nicolas-Jacques Charrier, born on January 11, 1960.
Brigitte Bardot’s Salary and Net Worth
Brigitte Bardot has a net worth of $70 million as of July 2022. Most of her earnings have come from her acting and singer work. She is most recognized for her roles in popular films such as “And God Created Woman” and “Viva Maria!” She won a Best Foreign Actress Oscar for her performance in the movie “La vérité.” Brigitte is also a successful vocalist, having released several hit songs such as “Bubble Gum” and “Contact.” She has been an animal rights activist since 1973.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Brigitte Bardot |
Real Name | Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot |
Gender | Female |
Age | 87 years old |
Birth Date | 28 September 1934 |
Birth Place | Paris, France |
Nationality | French |
Height | 1.70 M |
Weight | 57 Kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Married |
Husband | Roger Vadim (m, 1952; div, 1957), Jacques Charrier (m, 1959; div, 1962), Gunter Sachs (m, 1966; div, 1969), Bernard d’Ormale (m, 1992) |
Children | Yes (Nicolas-Jacques Charrier) |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | Former Actress, Former Singer, and Animal Rights Activist. |
Salary | N/A |
Net Worth | $70 Million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |