Most people are familiar with the name, Bridget Bardo, even if they are not necessarily familiar with her work. In actuality, she was one of the most famous actresses and was a French icon that was considered to be one of the sexiest women of the 20th century.
Even though she had lived quite an interesting life when she was working in the entertainment industry, she was especially known and revered for the movies that she played in.
She even got a top spot as one of the sexiest females of the 20th century by Playboy. Other outlets would also say that she was the ‘it’ girl.
Concerning her alluring beauty, Brigitte is also typically known for her famous pouty lips, and regarding Playboy’s sexiest female star list, she came in at number four. Her sultry confidence and sensual charisma also saw her be labeled as her home country’s most gazed-upon star.
Apart from the success she garnered during her time as an actress and all-round entertainer, Brigitte has also built a reputation as an avid animal rights activist. As far as her personal life is concerned, the beloved star, commonly referred to by her nickname BB, is a mother of one and has been married to her husband, Bernard d’Ormale, for 31 years.
According to media outlets, the couple tied the knot in secret in August of 1992, with only a few friends joining them for their special day. The two have remained blissfully married since then, and when they first wed, Brigitte’s friends told a news outlet that the “Contempt” star was happier than she had been in a while thanks to her sudden and secret marriage with Bernard.
Interestingly, before the two wed, Brigitte’s friends had expressed doubt that she would remarry after her last husband. Nonetheless, the two wed in a quaint little wooden church in Norway and lived together in Brigitte’s luxury 10-bedroom mansion in Saint-Tropez.
From the time they first met, Bernard has remained by Brigitte’s side, especially throughout her health scares. When French newspapers first reported that their beloved celebrity had allegedly overdosed on sedatives in 1992 while at home, Brigitte’s knight in shining armor quickly reassured the very worried public and explained:
“Brigitte was overcome with fatigue and took too much medication to go to sleep…she did not have her stomach pumped and was fine after a few hours.”
Brigitte Bardot Was Recently Seen Out For the First Time In Years On Her 89th Birthday
Recently, the revered icon, who had respiratory problems earlier this year, was spotted out in a rare appearance. On her 89th birthday, paparazzi captured pictures of Brigitte enjoying a drive in the South of France.
The starlet was seen driving in a mini white van from her La Madrague villa to her abode in La Garigue. Her legendary blonde hair was tied back, only allowing a few loose wisps to frame her face. She also had on big sunglasses shielding her eyes from the sun.
Brigitte’s rare outing comes many years after she was last seen in public and a few months after emergency services showed up at her home to assist her with her breathing difficulties