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Macron: Brigitte Bardot Embodied a Life of Freedom

Published December 28, 2025, 13:05
Macron: Brigitte Bardot Embodied a Life of Freedom

"A legend of the century," Macron said of Bardot. French President Emmanuel Macron bid farewell to Brigitte Bardot, describing her as a "legend of the century" and an "dazzling presence," while also praising her "generosity in relation to animal protection," which was her main focus in recent decades. Bardot, perhaps the most famous French actress, passed away today at the age of 91, leaving behind a rich career with 56 films and a significant legacy in cinema and activism. She first appeared in the cinema in 1956 with the film "And God Created Woman" by Roger Vadim. Many considered her the most beautiful woman in the world and a wonderful singer. The news of her death was announced today by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation. Ses films, sa voix, sa gloire éblouissante, ses initiales, ses chagrins, sa passion généreuse pour les animaux, son visage devenu Marianne, Brigitte Bardot incarnait une vie de liberté. Existence française, éclat universel. Elle nous touchait. Nous pleurons une légende du siècle. — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) December 28, 2025