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Brigitte Bardot's Son Attends Her Funeral After Years of Estrangement

Published January 8, 2026, 06:13
Brigitte Bardot's Son Attends Her Funeral After Years of Estrangement

Thousands of fans, friends, and family members said goodbye to Brigitte Bardot in an emotional ceremony in Saint-Tropez, France. The funeral service took place at the Notre-Dame de l’Assomption church, with famous artists such as Mireille Mathieu and the son of Jean-Paul Belmondo, as well as far-right leader Marine Le Pen in attendance. Bardot's only son, Nicolas Sarié, also attended the ceremony, despite having a strained relationship with the actress. Sarié, accompanied by his family, traveled from Norway to pay tribute to his mother. Bardot had spoken harshly about her pregnancy and lack of desire to become a mother, resulting in Sarié's father taking custody of him after their divorce. Bardot had initially expressed her wish to be buried on her estate, but ultimately chose the family tomb in the Saint-Tropez cemetery, where her parents and grandparents, as well as her first husband, Roger Vadim, are buried. Vadim was the director who launched her film career with the 1956 film “And God Created Woman.” The funeral of Bardot was a significant event for France, with political figures proposing a state funeral. The actress leaves behind a significant legacy in cinema and animal rights activism.