Bardot's life was one of glamour, controversy, and conviction. Born in Paris in 1934, Bardot trained as a ballerina before her striking beauty caught the eye of filmmakers. At 18, she married director Roger Vadim, who cast her in And God Created Woman, a provocative film that launched her to international stardom.

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.