Although James Bond is the primary character, it is the Bond ladies that lend most of the elegance and charm to the 007 flicks.
Bond ladies have been an indelible part of the James Bond mythos since Ursula Andress strolled up on the beach in a white bikini as Honey Ryder in “Dr. No.”
Imagine Honor Blackman saying "I'm Pussy Galore" to a tickled Sean Connery in "Goldfinger". Bond females are as legendary in the international films as Leo the Lion screaming and Humphrey Bogart saying, "Here's looking at you, kid." They're beautiful, nimble, clever, and occasionally evil.
Sometimes they're Bond's allies, sometimes they're his enemies, and sometimes they're total wild cards. Nevertheless, these beautiful and cunning Bond girls have given Agent 007 a run for his money for more than 50 years.
To celebrate Bond’s legacy, as well as the many actresses who've contributed to it, here are 27 of the most iconic Bond Girls. It’s no doubt that these women have left Bond as unsettled as his martinis in various Bond films. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite Bond girl as well!
After James Bond, she appeared in various films, including What's New Pussycat, as well as American and German television programs. She hasn't worked in the film industry since 2005.
She appeared in a number of films following Bond, but she was most remembered for her work on BBC Sunday-Night Theatre. She retired from acting in 1972 and died in 2018 at the age of 90.
Her career took off following Bond, and she appeared in almost 40 films and TV shows until retiring in 2001. She even authored a book on her experiences as a Bond girl, Golden Girl, which was a huge hit in 1999.
Blackman never ceased acting, with her most recent performance in the TV series You, Me, and Them in 2015. She was well recognized for her long-running role as Catherine Gale in the TV drama The Avengers. She also appeared as Professor Lasky in numerous episodes of Doctor Who in the 1980s.
Beswick moved to London to advance her acting career. She began to get attention after her appearance in James Bond. She appeared in various films during the duration of her career, which ended in the 1990s.
She later appeared in other films, although none of them were significant motion pictures. With her appearance in the popular TV series Hawaii Five-O in 1978, the Italian American actress retired from performing.
Chin is not only an actress; she is also a singer, a teacher, and the author of the book Daughter of Shanghai. She appeared in numerous notable films after Bond, including Memoirs of a Geisha, Now You See Me 2, and Casino Royal. Her most recent film performance was in Lucky Grandma in 2019.
Dor appeared in almost 70 films during her career as an actor in both America and Germany. Rosa in Die abhandene Welt was her most recent part. She passed away in 2017.
Rigg's accomplished career speaks for itself. She has received several Emmys and other prizes and has never stopped acting. Aside from Game of Thrones, she starred in Detectorists and Doctor Who as Mrs. Winifred Gillyflower in the episode "The Crimson Horror."
Lana Wood is also a film producer and Natalie Wood's younger sister. She has appeared in various films as a supporting actress, most recently as Ms. Darling in Bill Tilghman and the Outlaws.
She is an actress and producer who appears in a variety of Hollywood films, including Wedding Crashers. Seymour won a Golden Globe in 1982 for her performance in the miniseries East of Eden, has been nominated for more and is an Emmy winner for her work in Onassis: The Richest Man in the World.
True Britt, Sensual Beauty: And How to Achieve It, and Sweet Life are the titles of three books authored by Ekland. She appeared in various action films, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s, and has been out of the spotlight since 2013.
Bach didn't make many public appearances after her role in the James Bond film. Her most recent film appearance was in To the North of Katmandu. She met Beatles drummer Ringo Starr on the set of Caveman in 1981, where she portrayed Lana, and they've been married since.
Bouquet generally appeared in French films. She was also nominated for a César Award for Best Actress for her performance in Too Beautiful for You. She appeared as Juliet in the Sex and the City episode "An American Girl in Paris: Part Deux" in 2004.
After James Bond, the American-Jamaican supermodel appeared in other films, although she is most known for her work on film soundtracks. According to rumors, she will make a cameo appearance in the upcoming Bond film.
Maryam has been performing since she was a child. Her most recent performance was as Elena in the 2016 film Altamira. Her 2002 documentary Bond Girls Are Forever, which she co-wrote with John Watkin, was a career milestone.
Lowell has appeared in films such as Sleepless in Seattle and Leaving Las Vegas, but her most notable role was as Jamie Ross on the Law & Order TV series from 1996 until 2001.
Scorupco appeared in a few films following James Bond, including The Exorcist: The Beginning in 2004. She has recently appeared as Eldh in the Swedish TV series Förstfödd.
The Dutch actress has appeared in a number of TV shows, including Nip/Tuck, Blacklist, and How to Get Away With Murder, as well as notable films. Her most well-known performances were Jean Grey/Phoenix in X-Men and Lenore Mills in the Taken film trilogy.
Hatcher is most recognized for her role as Lois Lane in the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. She portrayed Susan Mayer on Desperate Housewives till 2012, and her most recent appearance was as Rhea on the Super girl television program in 2017.
She has appeared in a number of major motion pictures, including Scary Movie 3 and Love Actually. Her most recent appearance was as Shauna Fulton in The Bold and the Beautiful, and she is currently filming additional episodes.
Marceau is a screenwriter, director, and novelist. She has appeared in almost 40 films, mostly in French, and her most recent part was Hélène in Madame Mills, une voisine si parfaite.
Berry has appeared in a number of prominent Hollywood films following the Bond film, including Gothica, Catwoman, and others. She received a Golden Globe in 1999 for her work in Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, and an Oscar in 2001 for Best Actress in a Leading Role in Monster's Ball.
Pike rose to stardom after appearing in TV shows and Hollywood films following her involvement in this film. She was nominated for an Oscar for her starring performance in Gone Girl, as well as two Golden Globes for the same role and her most recent appearance in A Private War.
Green's cinematic career began in 2003 with Bernardo Bertolucci's film The Dreamers. Following her stint as a Bond girl, she appeared in a number of films and television shows. Her most recent project was a remake of the Disney film Dumbo in which she played Colette Marchant.
Kurylenko began her acting career in 2005, and since her debut in the Bond film, she has had a variety of supporting parts, primarily in action films such as Hitman, Oblivion, and The November Man.
Since her participation in the James Bond film, Marlohe hasn't stopped filming. She also appeared in the 2017 Twin Peaks series directed by David Lynch and Mark Frost.
We'd want to rewatch all of these James Bond films and adore all of these stunning females. Which Bond film is your favorite, and which pair do you remember as the most photogenic? Which actress do you like to see besides the next James Bond? Leave your ideas in the comments section.
Bond ladies have been an indelible part of the James Bond mythos since Ursula Andress strolled up on the beach in a white bikini as Honey Ryder in “Dr. No.”
Imagine Honor Blackman saying "I'm Pussy Galore" to a tickled Sean Connery in "Goldfinger". Bond females are as legendary in the international films as Leo the Lion screaming and Humphrey Bogart saying, "Here's looking at you, kid." They're beautiful, nimble, clever, and occasionally evil.
Sometimes they're Bond's allies, sometimes they're his enemies, and sometimes they're total wild cards. Nevertheless, these beautiful and cunning Bond girls have given Agent 007 a run for his money for more than 50 years.
To celebrate Bond’s legacy, as well as the many actresses who've contributed to it, here are 27 of the most iconic Bond Girls. It’s no doubt that these women have left Bond as unsettled as his martinis in various Bond films. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite Bond girl as well!
#1 Ursula Andress, 1962
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After James Bond, she appeared in various films, including What's New Pussycat, as well as American and German television programs. She hasn't worked in the film industry since 2005.
#2 Eunice Gayson, 1962
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She appeared in a number of films following Bond, but she was most remembered for her work on BBC Sunday-Night Theatre. She retired from acting in 1972 and died in 2018 at the age of 90.
#3 Shirley Eaton, 1964
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Her career took off following Bond, and she appeared in almost 40 films and TV shows until retiring in 2001. She even authored a book on her experiences as a Bond girl, Golden Girl, which was a huge hit in 1999.
#4 Honor Blackman, 1964
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Blackman never ceased acting, with her most recent performance in the TV series You, Me, and Them in 2015. She was well recognized for her long-running role as Catherine Gale in the TV drama The Avengers. She also appeared as Professor Lasky in numerous episodes of Doctor Who in the 1980s.
#5 Martine Beswick, 1965
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Beswick moved to London to advance her acting career. She began to get attention after her appearance in James Bond. She appeared in various films during the duration of her career, which ended in the 1990s.
#6 Luciana Paluzzi, 1965
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She later appeared in other films, although none of them were significant motion pictures. With her appearance in the popular TV series Hawaii Five-O in 1978, the Italian American actress retired from performing.
#7 Tsai Chin, 1967
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Chin is not only an actress; she is also a singer, a teacher, and the author of the book Daughter of Shanghai. She appeared in numerous notable films after Bond, including Memoirs of a Geisha, Now You See Me 2, and Casino Royal. Her most recent film performance was in Lucky Grandma in 2019.
#8 Karin Dor, 1967
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Dor appeared in almost 70 films during her career as an actor in both America and Germany. Rosa in Die abhandene Welt was her most recent part. She passed away in 2017.
#9 Diana Rigg, 1969
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Rigg's accomplished career speaks for itself. She has received several Emmys and other prizes and has never stopped acting. Aside from Game of Thrones, she starred in Detectorists and Doctor Who as Mrs. Winifred Gillyflower in the episode "The Crimson Horror."
#10 Lana Wood, 1971
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Lana Wood is also a film producer and Natalie Wood's younger sister. She has appeared in various films as a supporting actress, most recently as Ms. Darling in Bill Tilghman and the Outlaws.
#11 Jane Seymour, 1973
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She is an actress and producer who appears in a variety of Hollywood films, including Wedding Crashers. Seymour won a Golden Globe in 1982 for her performance in the miniseries East of Eden, has been nominated for more and is an Emmy winner for her work in Onassis: The Richest Man in the World.
#12 Britt Ekland, 1974
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True Britt, Sensual Beauty: And How to Achieve It, and Sweet Life are the titles of three books authored by Ekland. She appeared in various action films, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s, and has been out of the spotlight since 2013.
#13 Barbara Bach, 1977
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Bach didn't make many public appearances after her role in the James Bond film. Her most recent film appearance was in To the North of Katmandu. She met Beatles drummer Ringo Starr on the set of Caveman in 1981, where she portrayed Lana, and they've been married since.
#14 Carole Bouquet, 1981
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Bouquet generally appeared in French films. She was also nominated for a César Award for Best Actress for her performance in Too Beautiful for You. She appeared as Juliet in the Sex and the City episode "An American Girl in Paris: Part Deux" in 2004.
#15 Grace Jones, 1985
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After James Bond, the American-Jamaican supermodel appeared in other films, although she is most known for her work on film soundtracks. According to rumors, she will make a cameo appearance in the upcoming Bond film.
#16 Maryam d’Abo, 1987
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Maryam has been performing since she was a child. Her most recent performance was as Elena in the 2016 film Altamira. Her 2002 documentary Bond Girls Are Forever, which she co-wrote with John Watkin, was a career milestone.
#17 Carey Lowell, 1989
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Lowell has appeared in films such as Sleepless in Seattle and Leaving Las Vegas, but her most notable role was as Jamie Ross on the Law & Order TV series from 1996 until 2001.
#18 Izabella Scorupco, 1995
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Scorupco appeared in a few films following James Bond, including The Exorcist: The Beginning in 2004. She has recently appeared as Eldh in the Swedish TV series Förstfödd.
#19 Famke Janssen, 1995
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The Dutch actress has appeared in a number of TV shows, including Nip/Tuck, Blacklist, and How to Get Away With Murder, as well as notable films. Her most well-known performances were Jean Grey/Phoenix in X-Men and Lenore Mills in the Taken film trilogy.
#20 Teri Hatcher, 1997
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Hatcher is most recognized for her role as Lois Lane in the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. She portrayed Susan Mayer on Desperate Housewives till 2012, and her most recent appearance was as Rhea on the Super girl television program in 2017.
#21 Denise Richards, 1999
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She has appeared in a number of major motion pictures, including Scary Movie 3 and Love Actually. Her most recent appearance was as Shauna Fulton in The Bold and the Beautiful, and she is currently filming additional episodes.
#22 Sophie Marceau, 1999
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Marceau is a screenwriter, director, and novelist. She has appeared in almost 40 films, mostly in French, and her most recent part was Hélène in Madame Mills, une voisine si parfaite.
#23 Halle Berry, 2002
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Berry has appeared in a number of prominent Hollywood films following the Bond film, including Gothica, Catwoman, and others. She received a Golden Globe in 1999 for her work in Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, and an Oscar in 2001 for Best Actress in a Leading Role in Monster's Ball.
#24 Rosamund Pike, 2002
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Pike rose to stardom after appearing in TV shows and Hollywood films following her involvement in this film. She was nominated for an Oscar for her starring performance in Gone Girl, as well as two Golden Globes for the same role and her most recent appearance in A Private War.
#25 Eva Green, 2006
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Green's cinematic career began in 2003 with Bernardo Bertolucci's film The Dreamers. Following her stint as a Bond girl, she appeared in a number of films and television shows. Her most recent project was a remake of the Disney film Dumbo in which she played Colette Marchant.
#26 Olga Kurylenko, 2008
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Kurylenko began her acting career in 2005, and since her debut in the Bond film, she has had a variety of supporting parts, primarily in action films such as Hitman, Oblivion, and The November Man.
#27 Bérénice Marlohe, 2012
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Since her participation in the James Bond film, Marlohe hasn't stopped filming. She also appeared in the 2017 Twin Peaks series directed by David Lynch and Mark Frost.
We'd want to rewatch all of these James Bond films and adore all of these stunning females. Which Bond film is your favorite, and which pair do you remember as the most photogenic? Which actress do you like to see besides the next James Bond? Leave your ideas in the comments section.