International Hit
While her appearance in And God Created Woman caused a lot of controversy and many critics decried the fact that her character was reduced to being merely an object, it undoubtedly made her into the star she is today. Besides, it was only the first time she would play a daring woman.
Aye Aye Captain
Always the devoted animal rights activist, Bardot openly condemned the practice of seal hunting. In response, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society decided to name a fast interceptor vessel after her. They named the Canadian MV Brigitte Bardot after her.