The famous American singer, Chappell Roanrecently had to limit its tribute to Brigitte Bardot due to the controversy sparked by the death of the legendary French actress, who came to public attention thanks to the films of Jean-Luc Godard and Roger Vadim.
The artist, who had expressed her admiration for Bardot through a message on social networks and had already paid tribute to her in the lyrics of one of her most popular songs, has retracted her words after discovering and recognizing the artist’s background related to her Extremist positions in political and social affairs.
Roan wrote in an initial post on Sunday: “Rest in peace Ms. Bardot. You were my inspiration.” Red wine supernova“This allusion was a direct reference to the opening verse of one of her most famous songs, which states, “She was a playboy, Brigitte Bardot / She showed me things I didn’t know.” However, the tribute sparked a reaction from her followers, who reminded the singer of Bardot’s controversial legacy outside of the film sphere.
Due to the comments received, Roan issued a second message via Instagram Stories in which he admitted that he was unaware of the most controversial side of Bardot. The singer literally said: “Holy shit, I didn’t know I was defending all these crazy things Mrs. Bardot. I disagree. “It’s very disappointing to hear about this.”
The character of Bardot, who became mythical in pop culture through her career as an actress in titles such as… Contempt (Le Mépris)Her development as a public figure has had a profound impact on her over the last few decades. While one part of society remembers her for her passionate defense of animal rights and her work at the helm of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, founded in the 1980s, another part highlights her history of ultra-similar statements, particularly aimed at the Muslim community.
Accordingly Le MondeBardot was convicted five times in France Incitement to racial hatred He has established himself as an atypical figure in the country’s cultural life and is the only celebrity who has publicly defended right-wing extremist postulates for a long period of time.
The French newspaper added that “his ‘animalist’ commitment went hand in hand with his own Islamophobia“The backgrounds reflected include an open letter about animal sacrifice during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Kebir, the starting point for a series of increasingly radical statements.”
One of Bardot’s most controversial messages said: “They sacrifice women and children, our monks, officials, tourists and our sheep. One day they will sacrifice us, and we will deserve it,” alluding to what she described as “…” future “Muslim France”.
Bardot’s personal connection to the extreme right has also been documented throughout his life. For example, she has been married to her since the 1990s Bernard d’Ormalewho served as an advisor to Jean-Marine Le Pen, founder of the National Front party.
It should be noted that Roan is not the only artist to call Bardot a cultural icon. Olivia Rodrigo he referred to his character in the song top with the phrase “Bardot reincarnated,” while Bob Dylan had already referenced Bardot in his album Bob Dylan on the loose in 1963 with the line: “My phone rang and it wouldn’t stop ringing / It’s President Kennedy calling me / He said, My friend Bob, what does the country need to move forward? / And I said, my friend John, Brigitte Bardot…”.
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