Bardot was one of the most famous sex symbols of the 1950s and ‘60s. She starred in more than 40 films and musical shows, including And God Created Woman (1956), A Very Private Affair (1962) and Le Mépris (1963). Bardot retired from acting in 1973 and and since devoted herself to several animal rights causes. Launch the gallery to see 15 iconic photos of Bardot from the height of her film career. Up next: 50 Years of Iconic Photographs
