Bardot became a living symbol of the sexual revolution and the French New Wave in cinema. Her later life was marked by far-right views and several convictions for incitement to hatred. Her controversial legacy has sparked debate internationally.
At the Césars, France's equivalent of the Oscars, she was honored for her film career. In a video clip published by Paris Match, boos are clearly audible among the applause during the tribute, and a cry of "racist!" can even be heard.
