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Brigitte Bardot gave up her career as an actress to become an animal rights activist. For the rest of her life, Bardot was committed to defending animals, and she started her organization, the Brigitte Bardot Foundation. In December of **202** Bardot died at the age of **91**, leaving behind her legacy in both the film and animal rights worlds. After starring in dozens of French films, Bardot was able to increase her fortune and overall net worth before venturing into animal welfare.
A chunk of Bardot’s earnings was earned from her autobiography, Initiales B.B.: Mémoires (Initials B.B.), for which she was sued by her ex-husband Jacques Charrier and son Nicolas-Jacques Charrier over controversial remarks she made about them.
After the news of Bardot’s death made headlines, French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted tribute to the late actress’ work, calling the Viva Maria! actress “legend of the century.”
“Her films, her voice, her dazzling glory, her initials, her sorrows, her generous passion for animals, her face that became Marianne, Brigitte Bardot embodied life of freedom,” Macron tweeted in French, which has been translated to English. “French existence, universal brilliance. She touched us. We mourn legend of the century.”
Below find out where Bardot’s net worth stood before she died in **202****25**.
How Did Brigitte Bardot Become Rich & Famous?
Dubbed “sex kitten” by French media and public,Bardot was known as pop culture icon, sex symbol and movie star.
In early stages of her acting career,Bardot appeared on cover of Elle when she was just teen.
Throughout the **195****0s**, Bardot starred in several flicks that launched her celebrity status:Naughty Girl, Plucking the Daisy, The Bride Is Much Too Beautiful, And God Created Woman and many more. For her early film roles, Bardot’s earnings were reportedly estimated to be around several hundred U.S dollars per movie in today’s currency.
Bardot was reportedly estimated to have earned roughly$4 million for her **199***7 memoir.
How Much Was Brigitte Bardot Worth? Her Net Worth
Bardot had net worth of$65 million by **202***25**, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
How Did Brigitte Bardot Die?
Bardot died at age of91 on December **28**, **202***25**.A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. However, she had been battling health issues during final years.
In **20***23**, Bardot’s husband,Bernard d’Ormale sought medical assistance for her when she had trouble breathing during heat wave in Saint-Tropez, France per The Los Angeles Times.
When she was released from hospital,Bardot shut down false death rumors.
