Brigitte Bardot has stirred controversy with her outspoken views on motherhood in her recent book, *Mon BBcédaire*, released on October 1. The former actress and cultural icon, now 91, offers an unfiltered perspective on the experiences of bearing children.
Brigitte Bardot’s Views on Motherhood
In *Mon BBcédaire*, Bardot presents her interpretation of motherhood, diverging significantly from traditional sentiments. She defines motherhood in stark, clinical terms, describing it as a “natural phenomenon” that allows women to carry a fertilized fetus.
Insights from *Mon BBcédaire*
- Bardot’s definition includes that a baby becomes a “fragile being” at birth.
- She controversially notes that motherhood transforms a woman from a lover into a “glorious mother” burdened with lifelong responsibilities.
- According to Bardot, a mother gives her all to her child, who may not always deserve it.
These statements resonate with Bardot’s long-held struggles with her role as a mother. Readers familiar with her past understand that she has often expressed discomfort with the responsibilities of parenthood.
Bardot’s Personal Experiences
She reveals her complex feelings towards her only son, Nicolas, now 65 years old, whom she had with her late ex-husband, Jacques Charrier. In her 1996 book, *Initiales B.B*, Bardot compared her pregnancy to “a tumor” that fed upon her, indicating her deep-seated dissatisfaction.
- She once referred to her son Nicolas as “the object of [her] misfortune.”
- Bardot now reflects on her motherhood journey with a blend of acceptance and regret.
These bold declarations from Bardot provide insight into her unvarnished take on motherhood. As the conversation around parenting evolves, her reflections invite both reflection and debate among readers and fans alike.
