Brigitte Bardot

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Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot, often referred to by her initials B.B., is a French former actress, singer, and model as well as an animal rights activist.
Known for being a fashion icon and a sex symbol of the mid-20th century, Brigitte Bardot, along with Alain Delon, is one of the most famous symbols of European cinema from the 1960s and 70s worldwide. Brigitte Bardot has played in films attracting a total of nearly 98 million spectators in theaters, making her one of the actresses with the most admissions in France. Although she withdrew from the entertainment industry in 1973, she remains a major pop culture icon. She has acted in 47 films, performed in several musicals, and recorded more than 60 songs. She was awarded the Legion of Honour in 1985.
Born and raised in Paris, Bardot was an aspiring ballerina during her childhood. She started her acting career in 1952 and achieved international recognition in 1957 for her role in And God Created Woman, catching the attention of many French intellectuals and earning her the nickname "sex kitten".