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Brigitte Bardot

The French actress, singer and fashion model Brigitte Bardot is an iconic star of the 1950s and 1960s who later became an animal rights activist.

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Singer and actress Jane Birkin dressed ina white shirt and dark blue jacket holds a mike

Jane Birkin: Pop icon par excellence

World-famous for a banned erotic song and a namesake Hermes bag, the singer and actress remains a pop icon even at 75.
CultureDecember 14, 2021
Berlinale 2018 Isabelle Huppert

12 'grandes dames' of French cinema

Here are some of France's most unforgettable artists — and those who might still become one.
CultureMarch 16, 201812 images
Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot attacks #MeToo

French film legend Brigitte Bardot has denounced the #MeToo movement as "hypocritical and ridiculous."
CultureJanuary 18, 2018
Film still showing Gina Lollobrigida

10 European film icons from the post-war era

Gina Lollobrigida, one of Italy's most celebrated actresses, joins the ranks of 10 timeless European film icons.
CultureJuly 3, 201710 images
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Love is in the air

In Euromaxx High Five, 5 declarations of love that won’t leave you cold
CultureFebruary 13, 2017
Brigitte Bardot and Gunter Sachs

5 declarations of love that'll move you to tears

Grab the tissues. Even those who've written off Valentine's Day will need one for these moving declarations of love.
CultureFebruary 10, 20175 images
Juliette Gréco

8 great chanson singers

From Juliette Gréco to Zaz, here are the most outstanding chanson singers.
CultureFebruary 7, 20178 images
Sonia Rykiel, Copyright: picture-alliance/dpa/C.Hartmann

'Queen of knits' fashion pioneer Sonia Rykiel dies, aged 86

French designer Sonia Rykiel's famous, comfortable sweaters were worn by Bardot and Hepburn.
August 25, 2016
Birigitte Bardot wird 80

Brigitte Bardot turns 80

Sex symbol and screen star Brigette Bardot turned 80 on Sunday.
LifestyleSeptember 28, 201413 images
Gunter Sachs and Brigitte Bardot

German playboy

Billionaire photographer Gunter Sachs of the go-go 1960s has died in an apparent suicide.
May 8, 2011