Chappell Roan said she regrets paying tribute to late French film icon Brigitte Bardot after learning more about the actress’ controversial past. Bardot died Sunday, prompting tributes from across the entertainment and political worlds.
Initial Post, Then a Reversal
The Grammy-winning singer initially wrote on Instagram that Bardot inspired her song “Red Wine Supernova,” name-checking the actress as a muse. Shortly afterward, Roan posted a follow-up message distancing herself from the tribute.
“Holy s–t I did not know all that insane s–t Ms. Bardot stood for,” Roan wrote, adding that she does not condone Bardot’s views and found the information “very disappointing.”
Controversial Legacy
Bardot, once a global sex symbol and star of films like …And God Created Woman and Contempt, was later criticized for repeatedly making racist remarks and for anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric. In her later years, she also publicly supported far-right political movements in France.
Mixed Reactions After Her Death
Despite the controversies, Bardot was praised by French President Emmanuel Macron, who called her a cultural icon and symbol of freedom. Bardot’s foundation also honored her as a passionate advocate for animal rights.
Roan’s response reflects a broader reassessment by fans and artists grappling with Bardot’s complicated and polarizing legacy.
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