Her Early Career
In 1949 when she was just 15 years old, Bardot was hired as a junior fashion model. She quickly landed a cover of Elle magazine, which was released in March 1950. Her early modeling work helped her gain attention from filmmakers and landed her first role in Les Lauriers shortly after.
Initial Trepidation
Since she grew up in a very strict and conservative home, her parents were very against the idea of her becoming an actress. Interestingly enough, she had her grandfather’s support. He said: “If this little girl is to become a [loose woman], the cinema will not be the cause.”