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At the invitation of an acquaintance of her mother, she modelled in a fashion show in 1949.

In the same year, she modelled for a fashion magazine " Jardin des Modes " managed by journalist Hélène Lazareff.

Aged 15, she appeared on an 8 March 1950 cover of ELLE and was noticed by a young film director, Roger Vadim, while babysitting.

He showed an issue of the magazine to director and screenwriter Marc Allégret who offered Bardot the opportunity to audition for " Les lauriers sont coupés " thereafter.

Although Bardot got the role, the film was cancelled, but it made her consider becoming an actress.

Moreover, her acquaintance with Vadim, who attended the audition, influenced her further life and career.