This Retired Icon Was One of the Sexiest Women of the 20th Century, Secretly Married, & Disappeared for Years
- French icon Brigitte Bardot was seen for the first time in years on her 89th birthday.
- The star has been married to her devoted husband, who remains by her side, for 31 years.
- According to news outlets, the film icon, who had a health scare earlier this year, and her husband had a secret wedding.
Brigitte Bardot at Gevaudan Wolf Park in 1996 | Source: Getty Images
French legend Brigitte Bardot has lived a colorful life as a forever ‘It’ girl in the entertainment industry. She is recognized and revered for the iconic roles she has played in numerous silver-screen productions.
Brigitte Bardot at the Elysee palace in Paris, France on September 27 2007 | Source: Getty Images
Playboy, known for its features and displays of beautiful famous women, gave the French blonde beauty a top spot as one of the sexiest female stars of the 20th century. Other media outlets even deem her as the number one “It” girl of all time.
Brigitte Bardot in London in 1958 | Source: Getty Images
Concerning her alluring beauty, Brigitte is also typically known for her famous pouty lips, and regarding Playboy’s sexiest female star list, she came in at number four. Her sultry confidence and sensual charisma also saw her be labeled as her home country’s most gazed-upon star.
Apart from the success she garnered during her time as an actress and all-round entertainer, Brigitte has also built a reputation as an avid animal rights activist. As far as her personal life is concerned, the beloved star, commonly referred to by her nickname BB, is a mother of one and has been married to her husband, Bernard d’Ormale, for 31 years.
Brigitte Bardot at her dog refuge “The Nice Dogs” in Paris, France on October 7, 2001 | Source: Getty Images
According to media outlets, the couple tied the knot in secret in August of 1992, with only a few friends joining them for their special day. The two have remained blissfully married since then, and when they first wed, Brigitte’s friends told a news outlet that the “Contempt” star was happier than she had been in a while thanks to her sudden and secret marriage with Bernard.
