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French Screen Siren & Model's Final Bow
29 Nov
Summary
- Bourdin, a celebrated model and actress, has passed away.
- She graced the covers of top magazines like Life and Harper's Bazaar.
- Bourdin also had notable film roles alongside Hollywood stars.
A French model and actress, Bourdin, has passed away at her home in Labastide-d'Armagnac, France. Born in 1925, she began her career as a model after being discovered in Paris, quickly gracing the covers of publications such as Marie-Claire, Noir et Blanc, and Harper's Bazaar. Her striking "country look" earned her a feature in Life magazine, where she was noted alongside Brigitte Bardot and Jeanne Moreau.
Bourdin's career expanded into acting, with her first significant film role in Les Enfants de l'amour. She later appeared in Hollywood productions and European films, co-starring with actors like Gary Cooper in "Love in the Afternoon" and Sophia Loren in "The River Girl." Despite her screen presence, she concluded her acting career in 1959, citing press dissatisfaction and a desire for privacy.
Beyond her professional life, Bourdin was married briefly to Roberto Seabra and later had a long-term relationship with French politician Raymond Marcellin. Her passing concludes a life that spanned the glamour of international fashion and the allure of cinema, leaving a legacy as a "Paris sensation" and a captivating on-screen presence.
