Bardot Funeral Sparks Political Split: Le Pen Attends, Macron Declines

France's political divide will be visible at the funeral of screen icon Brigitte Bardot. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen will attend the ceremony next week, while President Emmanuel Macron will not. Their teams confirmed the decisions on Tuesday. The split highlights Bardot's controversial legacy in her later years. The former actress became a vocal supporter of far-right politics. She was also convicted for hate speech related to racist comments. This history has stirred debate in France over whether she should receive the honor of a national farewell ceremony.