French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views

December 29, 2025

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Brigitte Bardot, a 91-year-old French film icon, died on Sunday.
Her career spanned about 50 films, starting with "And God Created Woman" in 1956.
She abandoned cinema in 1973 to focus on animal rights activism.
Bardot was convicted five times for hate speech, targeting Muslims and residents of Reunion.
Her death has led to varied reactions from French politicians, with some hailing her as a legend and others pointing to her controversial views.
Far-right figures like Marine Le Pen have mourned her, while some left-wing politicians acknowledge her impact but reserve judgment on her political stances.
Bardot wished for a simple burial in her garden, but local officials in Saint-Tropez have announced she will be buried in a seaside cemetery there.

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