Brigitte Bardot, a French screen icon known for her captivating on-screen presence and controversial personal life, passed away. Beyond her acting career, Bardot became a vocal advocate for animal welfare and engaged in far-right politics, notably supporting Marine Le Pen's National Rally Party. Her outspoken views on immigration and racial remarks, particularly against Muslims and residents of Reunion Island, led to multiple convictions and tarnished her public image, despite her deep affection for animals.