Brigitte Bardot, iconic French actress and 1960s sex symbol, passed away at the age of 91 at her home in southern France.

She rose to global fame with the 1956 film “And God Created Woman,” which redefined female sensuality in cinema.

Bardot starred in nearly 30 films and became one of the most recognizable faces of 20th-century French cinema.

In 1969, her face was chosen as the model for “Marianne,” the national emblem of France.

She retired from films at just 39 and reinvented herself as a fierce animal rights activist.

Bardot founded the Brigitte Bardot Foundation and campaigned globally against animal cruelty.

Her later years were marked by controversy over far-right views and multiple convictions for inciting racial hatred.

Despite controversies, Bardot remains a cultural icon who left a lasting impact on cinema and animal welfare activism.