With great beauty comes great controversy—as is the case with Brigitte Bardot, cinema darling of the French New Wave. As a model, actress, and singer, Bardot was the European bombshell of the 50s and 60s. Her rebellious streak afforded her no shortage of scandal and heartbreak, and to this day, her volatile opinions continue to make headlines. 1. She Was A Poor Little Rich GirlBorn on September 28, 1934, Brigitte Bardot came into this world with every luxury at her fingertips. Her father was a wealthy engineer in Paris, and her mother came from money—the daughter of an insurance company direct…