This Retired Icon Was One of the Sexiest Women of the 20th Century, Secretly Married, & Disappeared for Years

French legend Brigitte Bardot has lived a colorful life as a forever ‘It’ girl in the entertainment industry. She is recognized and revered for the iconic roles she has played in numerous silver-screen productions.

Playboy, known for its features and displays of beautiful famous women, gave the French blonde beauty a top spot as one of the sexiest female stars of the 20th century. Other media outlets even deem her as the number one “It” girl of all time.

Concerning her alluring beauty, Brigitte is also typically known for her famous pouty lips, and regarding Playboy’s sexiest female star list, she came in at number four. Her sultry confidence and sensual charisma also saw her be labeled as her home country’s most gazed-upon star.

Apart from the success she garnered during her time as an actress and all-round entertainer, Brigitte has also built a reputation as an avid animal rights activist. As far as her personal life is concerned, the beloved star, commonly referred to by her nickname BB, is a mother of one and has been married to her husband, Bernard d’Ormale, for 31 years.