Brigitte Bardot, the iconic French film star and animal rights activist, was laid to rest in a funeral ceremony broadcast across Saint-Tropez, attended by her favourite politician Marine Le Pen. The 91-year-old Bardot passed away at her La Madrague villa on December 28th due to cancer, leaving behind a legacy of both artistic triumphs and divisive views.
Bardot's funeral was held at the Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church in Saint-Tropez, with the ceremony broadcast on large screens across the town. The service was attended by her family, including son Nicolas-Jacques Charrier, as well as French singers Jean-Roch and Mireille Mathieu, TV personality Caroline Margeridon, and Canadian-American marine conservationist Paul Watson.
The ceremony reflected Bardot's devotion to animal rights, a cause she championed throughout her life. Her husband, Bernard d'Ormale, paid tribute to her, stating that she had "dealt very well" with two operations before the cancer took its toll. However, not everyone was moved by the funeral, with some critics expressing disappointment and cynicism over Bardot's views on immigration.
Marine Le Pen, who has cited Bardot as a model for the female symbol of Frenchness, was also in attendance, sparking mutual admiration between the two women. The ceremony was described as "simple" by Bruno Jacquelin, a spokesperson for the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, who added that it would reflect on who Bardot was and what she wanted.
As tributes poured in for Bardot, some assessments of her life were more critical. Sandrine Rousseau, a politician with the Greens, questioned whether someone who championed animal rights could remain indifferent to the deaths of migrants in the Mediterranean. Despite this, Bardot's funeral served as a poignant reminder of her enduring impact on French culture and politics.
Bardot's funeral was held at the Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church in Saint-Tropez, with the ceremony broadcast on large screens across the town. The service was attended by her family, including son Nicolas-Jacques Charrier, as well as French singers Jean-Roch and Mireille Mathieu, TV personality Caroline Margeridon, and Canadian-American marine conservationist Paul Watson.
The ceremony reflected Bardot's devotion to animal rights, a cause she championed throughout her life. Her husband, Bernard d'Ormale, paid tribute to her, stating that she had "dealt very well" with two operations before the cancer took its toll. However, not everyone was moved by the funeral, with some critics expressing disappointment and cynicism over Bardot's views on immigration.
Marine Le Pen, who has cited Bardot as a model for the female symbol of Frenchness, was also in attendance, sparking mutual admiration between the two women. The ceremony was described as "simple" by Bruno Jacquelin, a spokesperson for the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, who added that it would reflect on who Bardot was and what she wanted.
As tributes poured in for Bardot, some assessments of her life were more critical. Sandrine Rousseau, a politician with the Greens, questioned whether someone who championed animal rights could remain indifferent to the deaths of migrants in the Mediterranean. Despite this, Bardot's funeral served as a poignant reminder of her enduring impact on French culture and politics.
SHE WAS TRULY A ICONIC FIGURE IN FRENCH CINEMA AND ANIMAL RIGHTS MOVEMENT 
I MEAN, WHO CAN FORGET HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND THOSE ENDLESS ADVENTURES SHE HAD ON SCREEN? 
BUT WHAT REALLY STANDS OUT IS HER DEDICATION TO CAUSE DEAR TO HER HEART - ANIMAL WELFARE IS SUCH A MESSY TOPIC AND YET SOMEBODY LIKE BRIGITTE BARDOT WHO COULD MAKE IT SO APPEALING... SADLY WE CAN'T CHANGE HER VIEWS BUT WE CAN LEARN FROM THEM.
it's crazy how a life can be seen through different lenses. some people see brigitte bardot as an icon who stood for what she believed in & that's amazing, but others see her views on immigration as outdated or even cruel 
. it's like we all have our own opinions on what's right & wrong, but sometimes it takes a loss of someone we admire to make us re-evaluate our perspectives 
& that's what makes her legacy so special. she lived life on her own terms & didn't care about what others thought of her 
. we can all learn from that.
It was nice to see all these celebs and politicians showing up, but it felt like a bit of a spectacle. And I mean, who pays attention to what Brigitte Bardot thinks on immigration? Her views on the subject have always been pretty divisive, so maybe it's time we move on from her legacy... 
Paul Watson was the only one who mentioned conservation which is nice but overall just felt like a bunch of people gathered for a celebrity funeral. Can't help but think of how much better it would've been if they'd had a more low-key ceremony where the focus was on her actual life and work rather than all the politicking... 
. I mean, yeah, some people loved her for her movie roles and animal rights activism, while others didn't agree with her views on immigration... it's all pretty understandable, really. What I do find interesting is that her funeral was so low-key yet still managed to bring together so many famous folks from different fields 
. And it's cool to see Marine Le Pen paying tribute to her, even if their politics don't always align 
. For me, it’s just a reminder of how much of an impact one person can have on the world, even if they didn’t agree with everyone 
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and we can all just respect that. marine le pen showin up was like, expected tho 
it's interesting how people still feel about bardot though - some love her, others hate her... i guess thats what makes life complex 
Her views on immigration were definitely divisive, but hey we all know politics can be messy. What really gets me is how she inspired people like Marine Le Pen, it's crazy how much influence one person can have. And let's not forget her husband's tribute to her strength during the last years of her life 
Still, as Sandrine Rousseau said, does that mean we should also question our complicity in the deaths of migrants in the Mediterranean? That's a tough one to swallow 
... i think what struck me most about the funeral was how it brought people together - politicians, artists, animal lovers, all united by their love for her legacy 
. Still, can't deny the girl had style and fought for what she believed in - even if it meant ruffling some feathers 
. And who can blame Marine Le Pen for showing up with a smile on her face? Those two must've been like peas in a pod 
. Anyway, RIP Brigitte... may your legacy live on (and not be tainted by, you know, some pretty questionable views 
just watched brigitte bardot's funeral and i gotta say it was emotional seein' all those famous ppl showin' up for her... she was def a complicated one, but u can't deny the impact she had on france 
and animal rights movement 
. Anyway did you know that Brigitte Bardot was a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador from 1999 to 2002? 
. But what's crazy is that in 1967 she got married to an Algerian man and they had two kids together... meanwhile she still managed to be this super iconic French film star 
. Statistics show that her net worth was around $30 million at the time of her passing 
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. But interestingly, a study found that her views on immigration were more divisive than expected, especially among younger generations 
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. But despite the criticism, it's hard not to admire her conviction and passion 
. I loved how it highlighted Bardot's life and legacy without being too sentimental or sappy 
about Brigitte Bardot passing away at 91! She was such an iconic figure in France & beyond 
I think it's kinda weird that some ppl were criticin' Brigitte for not bein' more empathetic towards migrant deaths, considering she spent her life fightin' 4 animal rights 
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. I mean, you can't deny that she was a true original - not everyone will agree with her views on animal rights or immigration, but that's what makes the debate so interesting 
. And omg yaaas Marine Le Pen was in attendance w/ Bardot at the funeral n I can totes see why theyd wanna b friends 
. Anyways Bardot will always b remembered as a true icon