Brigitte Bardot: “Manina,” 1952

Brigitte Bardot stuns in a white bikini in “Manina,” a classic film that marked her rise to stardom. The movie follows a young student, played by Jean-François Calvé, who embarks on an adventure to find a sunken treasure off the coast of Corsica. Brigitte plays the titular role of Manina, a captivating island girl who assists him on his quest.

Brigitte’s effortless beauty and style are on full display in this iconic shot. Her career took off in the early 1950s, and she quickly became a symbol of French cinema and fashion. Major works include “And God Created Woman,” “Contempt,” and “Viva Maria!”