Brigitte Bardot rose to international fame with her role in "And God Created Woman." After two decades in acting, Bardot retired from acting in the 1970s and devoted her time to animal activism, during which she also made headlines for sharing racist views.

A celebrated cultural icon who has left an indelible mark on fashion history, Brigitte Bardot was also a prototype for the Trump-era pin-up.

"Rest in peace Ms. Bardot. She was my inspiration for red wine supernova," Roan wrote on Sunday. The post was later removed and replaced with a follow-up message in which the singer acknowledged she was unaware of the Frenchwoman’s controversial views.

In her 2003 book Un Cris dans le Silence, Bardot described the LGBTQ+ community as "fairground freaks" and cited them as part of the "destruction" of French culture. She also criticized the #MeToo movement, calling it “hypocritical, ridiculous and uninteresting” in a 2018 interview with French magazine Paris Match.

French 1960s sex symbol Brigitte Bardot has died at age 91. Bardot became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist.

After honoring the late Brigitte Bardot, pop star Chappell Roan walked her statement back upon learning more about the actress' politics.

Despite being considered a pop cultural icon and animal rights activist, Bardot’s reputation was marred by multiple controversies.

Chappell Roan is walking back her post honoring late French icon Brigitte Bardot, who had a history of far-right politics and Islamophobic remarks.

Brigitte Bardot's last public appearance before her death took place in 2024, when she was photographed in her car in France on Sept. 28 — her 90th birthday. The actress and model's foundation announced her death at age 91 on Sunday,