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Brigitte Bardot: Iconic Actress & Animal Rights Activist

French icon Brigitte Bardot, known for her acting and singing career, has passed away at 91. She left her glamorous career to fight for animal welfare. Born in Paris, she started as a model at 15 and became an international sex symbol with her breakout role in 1956. She starred in hits through the 50s and 60s, even hitting Hollywood. By the 70s, she retired to focus on animal rights. She had a colorful personal life with four marriages and faced health scares. Bardot was outspoken on immigration, Muslims, and the Me Too movement, earning fines for inciting hatred. She is survived by her husband and son.

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