Brigitte Bardot, the iconic French actress and animal rights activist, died on December 28, 2025, at the age of 91. She passed away at her residence, La Madrague, in Saint-Tropez, and her death was confirmed in a statement by the Brigitte Bardot Foundation. Brigitte founded the institute to advocate for animal welfare after retiring from her acting career in 1973 at the age of 39. Her near and dear ones and fellow animal lovers mourned her loss and shared their heartfelt condolences. As Brigitte Bardot makes her voyage to the afterlife, here’s a look at her baby daddy, Jacques Charrier.
Who was Jacques Charrier, Brigitte Bardot’s second husband?
Jacques Charrier (1936–2025) was a prominent French actor, film producer, and artist. He rose to international fame in the late 1950s, mainly through his starring role in the box-office hit, Les Tricheurs (1958), and his high-profile marriage to cinema icon, Brigitte Bardot. Jacques began his career in theater before transitioning to film. His breakout came in Marcel Carné’s Les Tricheurs (1958), where he played ‘Bob Letellier’, a wealthy, rebellious youth. He also starred in the comedy movie, Babette Goes to War (1959) alongside his ex-wife, Brigitte Bardot.
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