Brigitte Bardot's last public appearance before her death took place in 2024, when she was photographed in her car in France on Sept. 28 — her 90th birthday. The actress and model's foundation announced her death at age 91 on Sunday,

As news of Brigitte Bardot's death was shared online, the actress and animal activist was remembered for everything from her film career to to her right-wing political beliefs. As journalist Cory Le Guen put it on X,

Before she retired from acting in 1973, Brigitte Bardot appeared in over 50 films, spanning comedy, drama, and adventure. Many were huge successes at the global box office, spurred by an interest in her style on and offscreen. Read on for her most iconic performances and notable films.

Bardot created the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the Welfare and Protection of Animals in 1986 after retiring from acting

The movies made the French actress a star, but photography sealed her stardom.