French actress and style icon Brigitte Bardot was laid to rest in Saint Tropez today in a funeral service that was live-streamed to the public. The service, held at Notre-Dame de l’Assomption, was attended by French celebrities and Bardot’s family, including her son, Nicolas-Jacques, with whom she had reconciled after years of estrangement.
Bardot passed away at the age of 91 in December, and her cause of death was revealed by her husband shortly before the service. The private funeral service, which took place at 11am local time, was live-streamed on large screens at various locations in Saint Tropez to allow fans to follow along.
Following the service, Bardot was buried at the Marine Cemetery in Saint Tropez in a private ceremony. The cemetery overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and is also the final resting place of her parents and her first husband, filmmaker Roger Vadim.
Bardot, who died in her home in Saint-Tropez surrounded by her cats, had been battling serious back pain following cancer-related surgeries. Despite past estrangements, Bardot and her son had repaired their relationship in the years leading up to her death.
Fans gathered outside screens in Saint Tropez to watch the funeral service, paying tribute to Bardot’s lifelong dedication to animal rights. The actress was remembered for her beauty, talent, and advocacy work, with singer Mireille Mathieu describing her as “the most beautiful woman in the world.”
As crowds gathered to bid farewell to Bardot, her coffin, adorned with flowers, left the church to the sounds of music performed by Chico and the Gypsy Kings. The funeral service was attended by family members, political figures, and well-wishers, who paid their respects to the beloved icon.