Brigitte Bardot

The recent death of the iconic French actress, who passed away at 91, has spurred a wave of discussion as many are newly learning about her later-life evolution into a vocal proponent of far-right, xenophobic, and antisemitic ideologies. This revelation is overshadowing her earlier career, prompting users to express shock, disappointment, and a desire to understand how her public image has been perceived and, in some cases, overlooked by media, particularly in comparison to her dedicated animal welfare activism.