In 1984, French icon Brigitte Bardot writes to a... dog, whom she prefers to decadent humans.
Handwritten letter from Brigitte Bardot to Milou Van der Veken, a...Belgian dog.
In French.
One sheet, front and back.
15 cm x 11 cm.
South of France, Bardot's house "La Madrague", on June 24, 1984.
Perfect condition of conservation.
Unique piece.
My little Milou, tell your father that I had a horrible attack of nephritic colic and that I still suffer. I have a draconian diet and I am terribly tired. So, of course, this is not the time to receive anyone. It is better for you, dear Milou, bad for us, poor decadent human beings. But we will have other opportunities and my friendship, she, is not sick! Love each other very much, I send you a kiss. Brigitte.
Brigitte Bardot (born 1934) is an icon of French culture and one of the most famous French artists. A film actress and singer, she was the leading female figure of the 1950s and 1960s. A world star, a symbol of modern women and sexual freedom, she worked with the greatest directors, starring in 48 films and more than 80 songs in her 21-year career.
In Brazil, Bardot became famous for her visits to Búzios, a small fishing town that, after her visits, became one of the most sophisticated and sought-after spots in the Brazilian summer. Also known as “BB”, Bardot ended her career in 1973 and became an animal rights activist. Since then, she has lived in seclusion in her famous house near Saint Tropez, rarely appearing in public.
This long letter, particularly original because of its unusual addressee, is also striking for this sentence: "It is better for you, lovely Milou, than for us, poor decadent human beings", with which she demonstrates her love for animals and her contempt for humans. The document is in perfect condition, with its original envelope, with Brigitte Bardot's characteristic rounded handwriting.
