French actress Brigitte Bardot has been given over a $20,000 fine by a French court after she referred to the ‘People of La Reunion’ as ‘savages.’
French Actress Brigitte Bardot Is Fined For Referring To The ‘People Of La Reunion’ As ‘Degenerate Savages.’
The people in question that Brigitte had offended originate from Réunion Island, which is an island on the Indian Ocean. During the course of a letter in 2019, she had openly called them ‘natives who still have savage genes’ and ‘degenerate savages.’
This was in opposition to their apparent lack of care when it comes to treating animals. And as part of that criticism, she singled out the Hindu Tamils.
She stated how they were “a degenerate population still soaked in barbarous ancestral traditions,” according to the Telegraph.Â
This has rightly caused a huge stir within the political realm. Annick Girardin, who happened to be a former French Minister, called out Brigitte over her crude/racial comments.
Given that France is known for having such diversity within its country, she felt that the actress’ comments were out of touch. In response, she allegedly said: “Racism is not an opinion. It is a crime.”Â
Brigitte has yet to reply to the allegations, which is understandable for several reasons. First of all, she is 87-years-old. Therefore, outside of the fine, the scandal is not going to harm her career much.
Secondly, given the rise of cancel culture, it is wise that Brigitte avoids saying as much in the hope that things will die down. And yet, this is not the first time that Brigitte has been involved in controversial matters.
In 2008, according to Reuters, she had been in trouble over “inciting racial hatred” towards the Muslim population. She had claimed that the Muslim population were “destroying our country and imposing its acts.”
As a consequence, she was given a suspended one month sentence in addition to being fined. Brigitte is certainly not afraid to speak her mind when it comes to political matters.
But on reflection, it is wise that she reflects more on what the consequences could be before speaking. After all, it could end up getting her into even more legal trouble.Â
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