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Brigitte Bardot One of French Cinema’s Most Influential Actors, Dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot, the pouty, tousle-haired French actress who redefined mid-20th-century movie sex symbols, died on Sunday at her home in southern France. She was 91. Her death was announced by her foundation, dedicated to animal welfare, Fondation Brigitte Bardot.
Ms. Bardot was 23 when “And God Created Woman” (1956) opened in the United States, making her an international star. Critics noted her distinct screen presence, marked by youthfulness and unapologetic sensuality, though the film itself was not highly regarded, but her husband and director, Roger Vadim, helped shape her public image through several subsequent films.
Bardot and Vadim stand at the altar during their wedding ceremony in Paris. — Hulton Archive @Getty Images
Popular as B.B., she appeared in light comedies such as The Bride Is Much Too Beautiful, Babette Goes to War, and The Vixen, while also working with renowned directors like Jean-Luc Godard, Louis Malle, and René Clair. Her performance in Viva Maria! won her the only acting nomination of her career, for best foreign actress from the British Academy. Despite having done a few English-language films, she never worked in Hollywood.
At the height of her fame, Bardot made a huge impact in fashion worldwide with her wild hair, thick eye makeup, and iconic style, which included tight knit tops, skinny pants, gingham and flounced skirts showing off bare, sun-tanned legs. She transformed St.-Tropez from a quiet fishing port into a fashionable resort town and became the first celebrity to model as Marianne, the symbol of the French Republic, in 1969.
Bardot wears a white bikini and stands on a rocky beach in a still from The Girl in the Bikini (1958), directed by Willy Rozier — Hulton Archive @ Getty Image
Bardot retired from acting in 1973 to focus on animal rights. In 1986, she established the Fondation Brigitte Bardot, which has cared for more than 12,000 animals in 70 countries. She auctioned personal belongings to fund the foundation, saying she was now giving her “wisdom and experience…to animals.”
In the years that followed, Bardot gained fame for her divisive political views and several convictions for inciting racial hatred, which ruined her public image. She often appeared in public defending animal rights, while expressing hatred for fame, societal standards, and modern movements such as #MeToo.
Bardot founder of animal care @ Getty Image
Born in Paris on September 28, 1934, Bardot began modeling as a teenager and made her film debut in 1952. She married four times and had a son, Nicolas Charrier, who reconciled with her in adulthood.
Despite her difficult personal and public life, Bardot remained true to herself. Reflecting on her remarkable life, she said: “With me, life is made up only of the best and the worst, of love and hate. Everything that happened to me was excessive.”
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In a court filing submitted on February 27, Perry’s attorneys denied each allegation in the lawsuit. The legal team argued that Rodriguez’s complaint fails to state valid legal claims to be considered by the court. Mario Rodriguez appeared in “Boo! A Madea Halloween.” Rodriguez alleges that Tyler Perry engaged in unwanted sexual advances and sexual assault, and promised him acting roles in exchange for compliance.
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According to the lawsuit, in 2018 Tyler Perry allegedly made non‑consensual physical contact with Mario Rodriguez. Rodriguez alleges that Perry engaged in unwanted sexual advances and sexual assault, and promised him acting roles in exchange for compliance. He is seeking $77 million in damages over the incident.
Perry’s lawyers argue Rodriguez filed the lawsuit to obtain financial relief. Rodriguez’s attorneys contend that he filed the lawsuit after Perry ceased financial support. Perry’s lawyers also argue that any contact was consensual. Perry’s lawyers contend Rodriguez was not harmed. Perry’s legal team is seeking to move the case to federal court.
The court document says that Mario Rodriguez asked Tyler Perry for help with housing assistance and medical bills. Perry’s lawyers contend that Rodriguez made up the claims for financial gain.
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This is not the only lawsuit Tyler Perry is facing. Another $260 million lawsuit has been filed against him by Derek Dixon. Perry denies any wrongdoing in that case as well. Both lawsuits are still ongoing and have not been decided by the court. Perry and his attorneys continue to deny the allegations.
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Jeff Bezos was seen in New York City with his wife Lauren Sánchez Bezos. He was wearing a scruffy beard and he rarely wears facial hair.
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos went to The Corner Store in Manhattan for dinner. They were seen on Tuesday night, March 3. Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, are in New York City as Sánchez promotes her new children’s book, The Fly Who Flew Under the Sea. Earlier that day, she spoke about the book on the Today Show, sharing what inspired the story. The book is for children. The story introduces young readers to the ocean.
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Will Smith has responded to a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by violinist Brian King Joseph, asking a judge to dismiss the case before it moves forward. In new court filings, Smith’s legal team argues the lawsuit has no merit, describing it as an attempt to extract money from the actor, and is asking the judge to dismiss the complaint before it moves forward.
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Joseph filed the suit last month, alleging that during a tour stop in Las Vegas he returned to his hotel room and found a note reading, “Brian, I’ll be back… just us,” signed “Stone F.” He also claimed he discovered several personal items in the room, including wipes, a beer bottle, a red backpack, medication labeled with another person’s name, an earring, and hospital discharge paperwork belonging to someone he did not know.
According to Smith’s motion, Joseph acknowledged he does not know who “Stone F” is, yet still named Smith and his company, Treyball Studios, in the lawsuit. Smith’s lawyers say the claims do not directly connect him to what’s being alleged.
The filing also disputes Joseph’s claim that he was invited to join Smith’s tour long-term, stating he was hired on a per-show basis. It further notes that Smith and Joseph were never alone together, challenging allegations of inappropriate conduct.
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Smith’s legal team maintains the case is unfounded and says they are prepared to present witnesses who would testify that Joseph was not asked to continue with the group due to alleged erratic behavior and difficulties working with others.
Joseph’s attorney has responded that a jury’s decision will ultimately matter more than Smith’s characterization of the case. The court has yet to rule on Smith’s motion.
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