Person in history
Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot, French actress, singer and activist (born 1934)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2025 · December 28
Their story
Who they were
Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot, often referred to by her initials B.B., was a French actress, singer, model, and animal rights activist. She became one of the best-known symbols of the sexual revolution and gained international fame for portraying characters associated with hedonistic lifestyles. Although she withdrew from the entertainment industry in 1973, she remained a major pop culture icon. She appeared in 47 films, performed in several musicals, and recorded more than 60 songs.
Early life
Early life Bardot at 19 in 1954 by Studio Harcourt Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot was born on September 28, 1934, in the 15th arrondissement of Paris to Louis Bardot (1896–1975) and Anne-Marie Mucel (1912–1978). [ 1 ] Bardot's father, who originated from Ligny-en-Barrois , was an engineer and the proprietor of several industrial factories in Paris. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Her mother was the daughter of an insurance company director. [ 4 ] She grew up in a conservative Catholic family,
Why this date
Brigitte Bardot appears on our December 28 calendar for 2025 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Brigitte Bardot
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December 28 2025.
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