"Bardot, who died in December aged 91, became arguably the most celebrated figure in postwar French cinema for films such as And God Created Woman and Contempt, but after quitting acting in the early 1970s her later years were marred by increasing political activity on the far right, resulting in a string of convictions for inciting racial hatred."
"While celebrated for her sex kitten image in the 1950s and 60s, Bardot turned to animal rights activism after her retirement before becoming increasingly vocal on political issues. Her 2003 book A Cry in the Silence took aim at gay men and lesbians, schoolteachers and the so-called Islamisation of French society."
"French courts fined her multiple times for racist and homophobic comments, particularly those targeting France's Muslim community. The mixed nature of Bardot's legacy was illustrated by musician Chappell Roan deleting a social media tribute to the actor in the wake of her death, writing Holy shit I did not know all that insane shit Ms Bardot stood for."
Brigitte Bardot, a celebrated postwar French cinema icon known for films like And God Created Woman and Contempt, received a mixed reception at the Cesar Awards ceremony following her death at age 91. While renowned for her 1950s-60s sex kitten image, Bardot's later years were dominated by animal rights activism and increasingly vocal far-right political positions. Her 2003 book criticized gay men, lesbians, schoolteachers, and Islam in France. French courts convicted and fined her multiple times for racist and homophobic comments targeting France's Muslim community. The tribute prompted boos and accusations of racism from attendees, reflecting the controversial nature of her legacy. Musician Chappell Roan deleted a social media tribute upon learning of Bardot's extremist positions.
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