Brigitte Bardot, 91, Recovering After Surgery — Icon’s Health Update From Saint-Tropez

Brigitte Bardot, a world-famous embodiment of beauty and French cinema, is in recovery after a minor operation in France. The actress, who is 91 and best known for her roles in And God Created Woman and Contempt, spent nearly three weeks in a medical facility in Toulon, returning home on the 17th of October.

Bardot's office verified that the operation was successful and that she is recuperating peacefully at home in Saint-Tropez. Fans around the globe breathed a sigh of relief when hearing that the French icon is “well” and “in good spirits.”

Brigitte Bardot Undergoes Surgery At 91

According to Var-Matin and Reuters, Bardot has already fought off a serious illness that required surgery in Toulon. The specifics of the ailment are not known. However, her team stated that her hospitalization doesn't call for concern. 

She thanked the doctors from the Saint-Jean Private Hospital in Toulon for their professionalism and care. According to her representatives, she is doing well, feeling good and with good spirits as she continues her recovery in Saint-Tropez at her home by the sea.

Fans’ Relief Across The Entertainment World

The worldwide Entertainment fraternity paid tribute and expressed their love on social media with heartfelt messages honoring Bardot’s spirit. Supporters called Bardot a “living legend” that changed cinema in the 50s and 60s. 

Colleagues and fans from Paris to Hollywood honor the screen icon who is still a source of inspiration for her natural grace and independent spirit two generations later.

A Career That Redefined French Cinema

Brigitte Bardot was not only a film star, she appeared to be a cultural revolution. Her first major film And God Created Woman (1956) made her a household name around the world, while Contempt (1963) cemented her status as a serious actress.

Bardot was more than just a star– she had lasting implications for fashion, music, and women’s liberation movements and shaped the artistic identity of post-war Europe. Bardot was indeed the biggest box-office star in the world of her era–equal to that of Marilyn Monroe in Hollywood's golden era.

Brigitte Bardot’s Transformation Into Animal Activism

After quitting acting in 1973, Bardot devoted herself for the rest of her life to animal rights activism. She created the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, one of Europe’s best-known organizations promoting animal rights and protection of the environment. 

Bardot's compassion for animals led her to weigh in on policy debates throughout the country, where she regularly condemned animal cruelty and unethical hunting techniques. 

The 2025 Health Scare: What We Know

This recent hospitalization was not Bardot’s first reported health event. In 2023, she was taken to hospital due to breathing distress during a heat wave. According to her husband, Bernard d’Ormale, Bardot has been especially sensitive to high temperatures, which is related to her advanced age.

Although she has been frail, Bardot’s news of her recent improvement confirms that she remains a fighter—a real embodiment of grace under pressure.

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What’s Next for Brigitte Bardot?

According to her representative, Bardot will be resting quietly at her residence in Saint-Tropez for the next weeks. She will be taking time off from her public life. While fans are hoping to see her out in public, according to those close to her, Bardot values her privacy and will benefit from the peace. 

"I devoted my days to the cameras. Now my heart is devoted to animals," she has said.