Brigitte Bardot Remembered: In ‘And God Created Woman’ and ‘Contempt,’ She Projected a Bold New Image of Feminine Identity and Erotic Power

In 'And God Created Woman' and 'Contempt,' Brigitte Bardot projected a bold new image of feminine identity and erotic power.

Brigitte Bardot's Biggest Scandals: How the Actress' Legacy Became Marred by Controversy

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.

In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot

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.
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