Bardot's life was one of glamour, controversy, and conviction. Born in Paris in 1934, Bardot trained as a ballerina before her striking beauty caught the eye of filmmakers. At 18, she married director Roger Vadim, who cast her in And God Created Woman, a provocative film that launched her to international stardom.

Brigitte Bardot became a global sex symbol, then an animal-rights crusader, while courting far-right controversy in France.

The actress, who died at 91, had what can’t be taught: charisma and attitude onscreen. Here are some highlights.