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Brigitte Bardot One of French Cinema’s Most Influential Actors, Dies at 91

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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 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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Florence Pugh Confirms Her Relationship in New Instagram Post

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Florence Pugh just went public with her relationship. She posted on Instagram, making things official with actor Finn Cole. It’s the first time she’s actually shared their romance online, and Unsurprisingly, many fans were excited to see a rare window into her life.

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She didn’t do anything flashy, no big announcement. Instead, she dropped a bunch of photos from the Bulgari Eclettica High-End Collection launch in Milan. Lots of glamour, but one image stood out: Pugh and Cole posing together, him looking at her with an openly affectionate expression. Fans caught on immediately, this is proof.

Her caption kept it low-key, letting the photos speak for themselves. She mostly talked about the event, but just slid in Cole without much fuss. It fits her style, she’s never been one to overshare, preferring to let the moments tell the story.

Dating rumors began when the two were seen together at Glastonbury Festival in 2024. Three months later, Pugh revealed she was dating someone in an interview with British Vogue in October 2024.

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Pugh has always made it clear she wants to keep her private life safe from all the outside noise. After dealing with so much public attention in past relationships, it makes sense she chose to reveal things this way, simple, genuine, and still hers. By skipping the typical “official statement,” she stayed in control and let people join in her happiness.

Professionally, Pugh shows no signs of slowing down, with upcoming roles in both the Dune and Marvel franchises keeping her schedule full. Right now, all eyes are on that casual Instagram post, sometimes, a single photo says it all.

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Zendaya Explains Why She Won’t Confirm Tom Holland Marriage Rumors

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Recently, rumors have swirled about Zendaya and Tom Holland getting married after she was spotted wearing a ring that resembled a wedding band. Her stylist also shared comments that fueled the wedding rumors, but Zendaya remains clear, certain aspects of her relationship with Tom Holland are meant to stay discreet.

On The New York Times’ Modern Love podcast, Zendaya addressed the rumors about her relationship with Tom Holland, explaining why she hasn’t confirmed whether they are married. She didn’t say yes or no. Instead she said that keeping some things private is important. This is especially true when you’re always in the eye.

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Zendaya recognizes that fans are deeply invested in her relationship. “I just feel like for me there is a level of a parasocial investment in my personal relationship, which I understand,” the actress, said.

Still, she believes certain aspects should remain personal. “I hear it, but I also have my own little boundaries of what I like to bring up and talk about, but then also what I’m also willing to share, you know?” she said.

She believes that protecting these private moments helps keep their relationship strong. It’s not about hiding from fans, but about “preserving things” for themselves. Finding that balance, she suggests, is part of living publicly. “There’s a balance between hiding and then also just, like, living your life and enjoying your life and protecting things that are special to yourself,” she said.

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She says everyone needs boundaries. This helps protect their feelings and keeps them feeling like themselves of work. Holding certain moments away from public discussion allows them to retain meaning.

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Lola Young Opened Up About Drug Recovery Six Months After Collapse      

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Lola Young is opening up about her recovery. Six months after collapsing on stage, the British singer-songwriter is speaking more openly about the circumstances behind the incident and how she is navigating recovery today.

“Recovery is an ongoing process. I’m not the finished article, but I’m doing a hell of a lot better,” she told The Times UK.  She has shared that she feels stronger. She regularly attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and follows a structured routine designed to restore balance and stability to her daily life.

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All of this comes after a frightening moment at the All Things Go Music Festival in September 2025, when she suddenly collapsed in the middle of her performance. Medical personnel assisted her offstage. Shortly afterward, Lola canceled the remainder of her tour and stepped away from the spotlight to focus on her recovery.

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In an interview with Rolling Stone, she called that moment her limit, which forced her to acknowledge she needed to change. Her addiction had pushed her to a breaking point, and she knew she couldn’t continue that way. Now, she’s easing her way back into performing with with renewed confidence and focus. After winning the Best Pop Solo Performance Grammy for “Messy,” Lola played a headline show at the London Palladium and has a U.K. tour in the works. Lola hopes her openness supports others.

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