She later met Serge Gainsbourg while working on a film called “Slogan” in Paris, sparking off a whirlwind romance and artistic collaboration that lasted beyond their relationship.
Birkin is survived by her daughters Lou Doillon and actress Charlotte Gainsbourg.
Another daughter, Kate Barry, tragically passed away in 2013.
In the aftermath of Birkin’s death, her spirit lives on in the multitude of artistic domains she touched, from cinema to music to fashion, a testament to a life well-lived and an enduring legacy that will continue to inspire.