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Originally Published 14 days ago — by The New York Times
The article highlights the life and career of Brigitte Bardot, emphasizing her iconic status as a French actress and her influence through photography, alongside her activism for animal rights, illustrated by a collection of photographs spanning her career from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
Brigitte Bardot, a French icon known for her beauty, rebellious spirit, and influence on female sexuality, has died at 91. She retired from acting to focus on animal rights activism and was a controversial figure due to her outspoken political views and provocative persona. Her legacy includes her impact on cultural perceptions of female empowerment and her lifelong dedication to animal welfare.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by The Washington Post
Brigitte Bardot, a legendary French actress and singer known for her sensual roles and as a symbol of the sexual revolution, has died at 91. She later became an animal-welfare advocate and a controversial right-wing figure.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
French actress Judith Godrèche has filed an official police complaint against director Benoît Jacquot for alleged rapes with violence of a minor less than 15 years old, stemming from their relationship in the late 1980s when she was 14 and he was 40. Godrèche has publicly condemned the relationship and consulted with her lawyer before attending an interview with the police. Jacquot denies the allegations, claiming their relationship was loving. Godrèche has spoken out about the impact of the relationship on her, stating that she now realizes the problematic nature of it, especially as a mother to an adolescent daughter.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
French actress Emmanuelle Debever, who was the first to accuse Gérard Depardieu of sexual assault, has died by suicide at the age of 60. Her death occurred on the same day that a TV show documenting the allegations against Depardieu was broadcast. Debever had previously made the accusations in 2019, stating that Depardieu had assaulted her during the filming of a movie. Depardieu has been accused of multiple sexual assaults, all of which he denies.