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In 2007 she was named among Empire's 100 Sexiest Film Stars. Born on 28 September 1934, Brigitte Bardot is a French actress, former fashion model, singer and animal welfare/rights activist.
She started her acting career in 1952 and after appearing in 17 films became world-famous due to her role in controversial film And God Created Woman.
She married actor Jacques Charrier on 18 June 1959, by whom she had her only child, a son, Nicolas-Jacques Charrier (born 11 January 1960). This marriage was not a success as the couple got divorced in 1960.