Brigitte got her start in the late 1950's, but because she often appeared nude, or near nude, most of her movies were considered "European art movies". They're like the crappy movies you sit through today for the 15 second shot of a girl's breasts, The Gift being the best example of that.

When the 60's liberation started, and sex became something that everyone was doing with everyone (lucky bastards), Brigitte quickly rose in popularity. Her Hollywood career never really picked up as the producers thought her sexy image, big breasts and French accent made her unsuitable for films. These producers would later be grouped together as "The Biggest Idiots in History".

Bardot is credited with popularizing the bikini, and for this reason alone should be near the top of the Greatest People in History. Bardot's famous nickname will always be "The Sex Kitten", and to me will always be the inspiration for every Bond Girl ever.

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1950's - Marilyn Monroe ->

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