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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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Angel Reese Makes Her Victoria’s Secret Campaign Debut

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After announcing her move to the Atlanta Dream, Angel Reese is already making headlines again and this time, not with rebounds, but with a new Victoria’s Secret campaign that’s expanding her presence beyond basketball.

After making her runway debut in the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show last October, Angel Reese is now fronting the brand’s latest campaign, “The Season of Strapless.” Centered around a new no-slip grip technology, the collection also introduces a Summer Swim line alongside the Bombshell Bronze Eau de Parfum. Shot in Barbados, the campaign focuses on a bronze-toned aesthetic, with Reese posed on the beach in rich brown swimsuits, and describing it as the “bronze bombshell vibe.”

 

Angel Reese x Victoria Secret. Photo — Instagram

The launch marks one of the first times a WNBA player has fronted a major campaign for the brand. It also comes shortly after Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream, making the moment even more notable as she begins a new phase in her career

“Basketball is gonna stop one day,” Reese shared her vision beyond the court. She is expanding into podcasting which she calls “unapologetically Angel” and modeling, “It’s important to have your own narrative and be able to take control of that,” she explained, reflecting on her experiences with media scrutiny.

 

Angel Reese x Victoria Secret. Photo — Instagram

Reese continues to rise as an athlete, moving beyond basketball into fashion and media. Her campaign follows her major moment as one of the professional athletes to walk the Victoria’s Secret runway, joining stars like Gigi Hadid and Adriana Lima.

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Spotted in Paris Less than a Month After Shooting Incident

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have been seen in public again, weeks after a scary shooting at their Beverly Hills home. They were out in Paris with family while the legal case is still going on against the suspect.

The superstar and her long-term partner went out together for the first time since the frightening event. They looked relaxed as they went to dinner in Paris. Along with Rihanna’s mother, Monica Braithwaite, and their sons, RZA and Riot, were also present. Despite the unsettling things that have happened recently, the couple were happy during the evening.

 

Rihanna x A$AP out in Paris. Photo — Instagram

Rihanna, who has been to Paris for major fashion presentations and commercial work linked to her Fenty Beauty business, appeared in a refined look. She wore burgundy trousers and a red jumper vest, and carried a bright yellow Dior purse completing her look with pointed shoes. A$AP Rocky wore a black trench coat and dark shades.

They arrived at Siena restaurant, an upscale Italian place. People who saw them said they looked happy, a significant change given the terrifying situations they recently experienced. The fact that they could go out in public showed that they were trying to get back to normal after the shock.

 

Rihanna outside again — Instagram

The outing comes after an alarming incident on March 8, when authorities reported that a suspect fired multiple rounds from an AR-15-style rifle at the couple’s Beverly Hills home. Reports indicate that Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, their three children, and several others were present at the scene when the shooting happened.

Although there were no injuries, an officer stressed how serious the threat was, saying that Rihanna and Rocky “easily could have been hit.”

Authorities arrested Oritz, the suspect, and charged her with the crime, with legal proceedings still ongoing.

 

Rihanna x A$AP. Photo — Instagram

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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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