Brigitte Bardot hospitalized: Actress Recovering After Surgery in Toulon
Saint-Tropez, France – November 25, 2025 – French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot, 91, has been hospitalized in Toulon, France, for approximately ten days, according to reports from Var-Matin and confirmed by multiple news outlets. This marks teh second time the actress has been admitted to hospital in recent months, following a surgical procedure in mid-October.
Sources close to Bardot indicate the recent hospitalization was for a minor surgery at the Saint-Jean hospital in Toulon, and that the procedure was accomplished. Details surrounding the nature of the surgery have not been publicly disclosed, respecting the actress’s privacy.
Bardot, renowned for her roles in films such as “And God Created Woman” (1956) and “Contempt” (1963), retired from acting in 1973.She has since dedicated her life to animal welfare and conservation, founding the Fondation Brigitte Bardot in 1986.
In interviews leading up to her 90th birthday in 2023, Bardot expressed a desire for a life of seclusion.Speaking to AFP, she described living in “quiet solitude,” surrounded by nature, and finding contentment in distancing herself from public life. She currently resides in Saint-Tropez,in the south of France.
Recent months have seen increased speculation regarding Bardot’s health, fueled by limited public appearances. Though, reports consistently indicate she is under medical care and recovering well.
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Sources:
* Var-Matin: https://www.varmatin.com/people/brigitte-bardot-hospitalisee-a-toulon-ce-que-l-on-sait-879996.html
* France24: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20231124-brigitte-bardot-hospitalised-in-toulon-france
* AFP (Agence France-Presse) – referenced in multiple news reports regarding Bardot’s lifestyle.
* Fondation Brigitte Bardot: https://www.fondation-bardot.org/en/
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