Brigitte Bardot has passed away at the age of 91.
She was a stunning beauty who left her mark on film history along with pop culture and fashion in the 20th century. Later in life she became more controversial with some of her political comments, but most of us will remember her as one of the most iconic sex symbols of the post-war era. The video above presents a nice overview of her career.
Just one look at her and you can see that she had the beauty and charisma to thrive in any era. Yet she emerged at a time when everything about her seemed new. She was different from the more polished stars of that era, and her casual vibe and sex appeal made her a sensation.
With her amazing figure, she also helped to popularize the bikini. The world was a much different place in the early 1950s, and Bardot burst onto the scene and embraced the new fashion trend, and soon after the bikini became mainstream.
Even today, so many women try to replicate Bardot’s look, with her tossed blonde hair and pouty lips along with the promounced eyeliner. In many ways that look is timeless, even without the eyeliner.
