These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

A Young Brigitte Bardot

The French actress was at the peak of her career in the 1950s and '60s. She moved from Paris to Hollywood at a young age, and because of her looks and talent, she was rarely not in the spotlight. She's quoted as saying, "I don’t know what it means to sit quietly in a bistro, on a terrace, or in the theatre without being approached by someone."

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