Brigitte Bardot (born in 1934) is a French actress and cultural icon. She rose to international fame with Roger Vadim's *Et Dieu… créa la femme* (1956), embodying the new female sensuality and freedom of the 1950s and 60s.

Her style was characterized by a natural and unapologetic beauty. She often portrayed rebellious, passionate, and independent women who challenged social conventions. Nicknamed "sex kitten," Bardot became a symbol of modernity and effortless confidence.

Her most significant films include Jean-Luc Godard's dramatic *Le Mépris* (1963), which showcased her acting depth, and comedies such as *Babette s'en va en guerre* (1959) and *Viva Maria!* (1965). Considered one of the greatest sex symbols of all time, she retired from the screen in the early 1970s to dedicate herself to the animal rights cause, leaving a lasting legacy in the collective imagination.