The Four Men Who Married Brigitte Bardot: A Deep Dive Into Her Scandalous Love Life And Current Spouse
Brigitte Bardot’s tumultuous and public love life has captivated the world for over seven decades, often overshadowing her remarkable career as a French screen siren and, later, her dedication as an animal rights activist. As of this current date, December 21, 2025, the legendary actress has been married four times, with each union creating a distinct chapter in her personal and professional history.
Her four husbands—a visionary director, a co-star who fathered her only child, a flamboyant German playboy, and a far-right political advisor—reflect the dramatic shifts and unwavering passion that have defined the life of the woman known simply as "B.B." This article provides a definitive, up-to-date profile of the four men who married one of the 20th century's most iconic sex symbols.
Brigitte Bardot: A Complete Spousal Biography
Brigitte Bardot’s marriage history is a key part of her legacy, marked by short, passionate affairs and long-lasting partnerships. Here is a complete list of the four men she married, along with their biographical and relationship details.
| Spouse Name | Profession | Marriage Date | Divorce Date | Key Relationship Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Vadim | Director, Screenwriter | December 21, 1952 | 1957 | Launched her international career with And God Created Woman. |
| Jacques Charrier | Actor, Artist, Producer | June 18, 1959 | 1962 | Father of her only child, Nicolas-Jacques Charrier. |
| Gunter Sachs | Millionaire Playboy, Photographer | July 14, 1966 | 1969 | Known for his extravagant courtship, including a helicopter rose drop. |
| Bernard d'Ormale | Businessman, Political Advisor | August 16, 1992 | Current (33+ years) | Her longest marriage; advisor to the National Front/Rally. |
The Architect of Her Stardom: Roger Vadim (1952–1957)
Roger Vadim, a French director and screenwriter, was the first man to marry Brigitte Bardot and is often credited as the architect of her global fame and "sex kitten" persona. Bardot was just 18 when she married Vadim on December 21, 1952, after meeting him when she was only 15 years old.
The Breakthrough with 'And God Created Woman'
Their creative and personal collaboration was intense. Vadim directed Bardot in several films, but their most significant joint project was the 1956 film And God Created Woman. This groundbreaking movie, shot in Saint-Tropez, not only launched Bardot to international stardom but also redefined female sexuality in cinema, making her a symbol of the free-spirited 1960s woman.
Despite their creative success, their marriage was short-lived, ending in divorce in 1957. The relationship famously encountered difficulties when Bardot began an affair with her co-star, Jean-Louis Trintignant, during the filming of the movie that made her a star.
The Father of Her Only Son: Jacques Charrier (1959–1962)
Two years after her divorce from Vadim, Bardot married French actor and film producer Jacques Charrier in June 1959. They met while co-starring in the WWII comedy Babette s'en va-t-en guerre (Babette Goes to War).
The Birth of Nicolas-Jacques Charrier
This marriage is most notable because Charrier is the father of Bardot’s only child, Nicolas-Jacques Charrier, who was born in 1960. Bardot has been famously outspoken about her struggles with motherhood and her distant relationship with her son, who was raised primarily by the Charrier family after the couple's divorce in 1962.
Beyond acting, Charrier was also a talented painter and ceramist. In a fresh detail for 2025, Jacques Charrier passed away recently on September 3, 2025, at the age of 88.
The Ultimate Playboy: Gunter Sachs (1966–1969)
Brigitte Bardot's third husband was the German multi-millionaire playboy, photographer, and art collector Gunter Sachs. Their relationship, which began in 1966, was characterized by extravagant gestures and the jet-set lifestyle of the time.
The Helicopter Rose Drop in St. Tropez
Sachs’s courtship of Bardot is the stuff of legend. He famously rented a helicopter and dropped thousands of roses over her secluded Saint-Tropez estate, La Madrague, in a flamboyant display of affection. They were married in Las Vegas in July 1966, but the whirlwind romance was over quickly, and they divorced in 1969.
Sachs, known as the "Ultimate Playboy," was a prominent figure in the European social scene. His life ended tragically in 2011 when he committed suicide in his Swiss chalet, citing a "hopeless deterioration of his mental state."
Her Current and Longest Marriage: Bernard d'Ormale (1992–Present)
After a long period of being single, Brigitte Bardot married for the fourth time in 1992 to Bernard d'Ormale. D’Ormale is a French businessman and former advisor to Jean-Marie Le Pen, the former leader of the far-right political party, the National Front (now National Rally).
A Shared Political and Activist Path
Their marriage, which has lasted over 33 years, is Bardot’s longest and coincided with her full-time dedication to animal rights activism through the Brigitte Bardot Foundation. D'Ormale's political background aligns with Bardot's own outspoken, and often controversial, views on immigration and French national identity, which have drawn both criticism and support over the years.
The couple resides in La Madrague in Saint-Tropez, where Bardot focuses on her work protecting "suffering animals." D'Ormale remains a visible and protective figure in her life, recently speaking out to the media to provide updates on her health, confirming their continued and enduring partnership in the face of public scrutiny.
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