2. Dennis Richards
Nowadays, she is known more because of her turbulent relationship with ex-husband actor Charlie Sheen. But for a while, Denise was one of Hollywood's hottest actresses.
She starred in several blockbusters such as "Starship Troopers" and "Wild Things", as well as TV shows such as "Seinfeld" and "Melrose Square". Her most notable role to date is as Christmas Jones in Black Sun Crisis, as Bond Girl.
3. Sophie Marceau
France-born Sophie Marceau has enjoyed great success in Europe for more than three decades. She played the role of Erica King in the James Bond film Black Sun Crisis. Following this role, she went on to play the main role.
Her most famous roles were in the Oscar-winning Mel Gibson film Braveheart and in A Midsummer Night's Dream, which played opposite Robin Williams. Despite her success in American films, she prefers to act in French films.
4. Isabella Skopko
The European actress, model and singer has Polish and Swedish ancestry. She began her career in the 80s of the 20th century as a fashion model. She eventually appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine. Subsequently, she began a singing career and formed a pop band, recording a gold record.
Due to her popularity, she landed a role in GoldenEye, playing Natalia Simonova alongside Pierce Brosnan and Famick Jensen.
5. Ursula Anders
Anders helped preserve the image of Bond Girl as a sexy goddess character in her infamous ocean scenes, which Halle Berry recreated years later in Die by Another Day. Anders made cinematic and fashion history in her first film, Dr. No, when she rose from the Caribbean in a white bikini with a large dive knife hanging from her hip.
Her role as Bond girl Honey Ryder brought her international fame. She later said that the bikini was the secret of her success. The bikini she wore in the film later sold for nearly $60,000 at auction in 2001. Her character is often considered the first Bond girl, although she is not the first woman to be with Bond. Andres' performances continued until the 90s of the 20th century.
6. Tanya Roberts
Bronx-born Tanya Roberts moved to Toronto, Canada, with her mother for a few years before returning to New York to start modeling and acting. She landed roles in several small-budget films. In 1980, she played a breakthrough role in the famous TV series Charlie's Angel.
She ended up playing a Bond girl in 1985's Killing Eyes, playing geologist Stacey Sutton. After the film, she continued acting throughout the '90s and spent a few years playing Midge Pinciotti on The '70s Show.
7. Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour was one of the most popular faces in the early days of the James Bond film series. Boys from all over the world are captivated by this sexy card game, which was Bond's love at the time in Alive and Dead. Before starring in Bond films, Seymour had appeared in various television shows and films and continued to perform in the early 2000s, mostly on television.
She competed in the fifth season of Dancing with the Stars and finished sixth. Throughout her career, Seymour has won an Emmy, two Golden Globes, and left a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
8, Eva Green
France-born Eva Green first gained international recognition in 2005 for her performance in Kingdom of Heaven. The following year, she played Bond girl Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale. She was awarded the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Rising Star Award for her outstanding performance.
Since the film's release, she has starred in several more independent films, including "The Rift," "The Womb" and "300 Warriors: Rise of an Empire." She also played Vanessa Ives in the feature film "Pulp Tales", for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe.
9. Barbara Bach
Although she is not related to the famous musician, she does earn fame and fame for herself. Barbara grew up in Queens, New York. At the age of 16, she dropped out of school to pursue a modeling career. Her modeling career eventually led her to roles in several European films.
She caught the attention of a Bond producer and was chosen to play Anya Amasova in the classic 1977 film Underwater City. Because of this role, she caught the attention of Beatles member Ringo Starr, and the two married in 1981. Since then, their marriage has been surprising (by Hollywood standards).
10. Orno Blackman
Blackman was a star long before she played her iconic role in the Bond films. In 1947, she made her debut in the film Fame is a Spur. After playing the role, she went on to appear in TV series and movies. She is best known for her roles in Jason & Argo Heroes and the British TV series The Avengers. As a result of playing Cathy Gale in The Avengers, she landed a role in the third Bond film, Goldfinger.
She plays the role of Pussy Galore. Yes, this is actually the name of the character. The film's producer, Albert M. Albert R. Broccoli said she starred in the film because of her success in The Avengers. "The British will like her because they know she's Mrs. Gael, and the Yankees will like her because she's so good and it's a perfect combination," he said. She was 38 at the time and one of the oldest actresses to play Bond Girls. To this day, her character remains one of the most popular characters in the entire film series.
11, Pei Chunhua
Now, you probably know the next Bond girl. But back in 2002, when "Die by Day" was released, not many people knew about the actress. Born in London, Pei Chunhua began her career as a theatre actress. In 2002, she gained international recognition for her role as Miranda Frost and became a superstar, and her performances continue to receive rave reviews.
After the film, she starred in "Doom", "Fugitive" and "World's End". In 2014, she starred in "Gone Lover", which received praise. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and the Golden Globe. Her upcoming films include The Informer and Radioactivity.
12. Colleen Clary
The French-born actress has had a very successful acting career in Europe, appearing in more than 50 films and TV shows. But her most important role was in the 1979 James Bond film Space City.
She plays Corinne Dufour, an assistant to film villain Hugo Drax.
16, Alison Doody
Irish-born Alison Doody grew up in Dublin and studied in a monastery. A photographer contacted her and started modeling work, eventually starting an acting career.
At the age of 18, she played a small role in Killing Eyes as Jenny Flex. She is the youngest Bond girl to date. She continues to act to this day.
17. Terry Hatcher
There seems to be nothing Teri Hatcher hasn't touched. Hatcher studied acting at the American Conservatory of Music Theater. During her studies, she was an NFL cheerleader for the San Francisco 49ers. She has played several roles in the TV series. She began roles on major TV shows such as Seinfeld and Louis & Clark. In 1997, she played Paris Carver in the James Bond film Empire of Tomorrow.
She starred in Empire of Tomorrow with Pierce Brosnan. She plays the role of Paris Carver. After this role, she took a major turn in her career, with her leading role in Desperate Housewives. As of April 2006, she is one of the highest-paid actresses in the United States.
18. Eunice Geisen
Eunice Gaissen holds the title of the original Bond Girl. She starred in the first two films; "Dr. No" in 1962 and "Love from Russia" in 1963. She was originally intended to play Miss Moni Penny, but ended up starring as Bond's first love in the film, Sylvia Trench.
She may play a recurring role in the show, but ultimately fails. Prior to the film, she had a major role in Frankenstein's Revenge and starred in the TV series The Saint (and the future James Bond) and The Avengers. In June 2018, Eunice died at the age of 90. Her reputation as the first Bond girl will live on forever.
19, Lana Wood
Lana Wood is the sister of famous movie actress Natalie Wood. Natalie died under dubious circumstances at the height of her career. Lana followed in her sister's footsteps into Hollywood and starred in several movies and TV series. Her breakthrough role appeared in the 1971 Bond film Diamonds Are Forever, where she played Plenty O'Toole.
She has appeared in more than 20 films and more than 300 TV series, including The Fugitive, Bonanza, Mission Impossible, Starsky & Hutch, and Capitol. She retired from show business in 1982 to focus on her career as a producer, but decided to return to show business in 2008. Since then, she has starred in several low-budget films.
20, Michelle Yeoh
Before starring in Empire of Tomorrow in 1997, Malaysia-born Michelle Yeoh achieved great success as an Asian actress in the 90s. She starred in some of the hottest movies in China at the time. Due to her strong style in many martial arts action films, she was given the role of Bond Girl.
After casting the role, she starred in the Academy Award-winning film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in the 2000s. She was also nominated for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award for Best Actress. She continued to act, which attracted attention again in the romantic comedy film "Crazy Rich Asians".
21. Maud Adams
The producers of Bond films often change the image of Bond girls. They initially used European models and actresses, and later switched to American-born Bond heroines. Swedish-born actress Maud Adams brings the Bond girl back to her European roots. She had two roles in the Bond series, one as Andrea Anders in 1974's The Man with the Golden Gun.
Her role as the doomed mistress of the villain earned Adams an international reputation. The second role appeared in 1983, when she played the main character Octopus. Adams said that while being a Bond girl may not imply sustained success, the fact of being a Bond girl is special in itself.
22, Daniela Bianchi
Bianchi was born in Rome, Italy. Before playing Bond Girl, she was a model and was runner-up in the Miss Universe 1960 pageant. This led her to several film roles in Italy and France. When she starred in "Love from Russia" with Younis Grayson, she finally achieved a career breakthrough with the role of Tatiana Romanova.
Due to her strong accent, her voice was dubbed. She retired from show business back in 1970, but her role in Bond films will always be remembered.
23, Akiko Wakabayashi
Akiko Wakabayashi was a famous Japanese actress in the 50s and 60s of the 20th century. Her breakthrough came when she played a small role in the 1962 film Thunder Valley, but they gave her a bigger role after her performance turned out to be much better than the producers expected.
She played Aki, becoming the first non-European Bond girl in the series. After the movie, Akiko quit showbiz.
24. Grace Jones
Without a doubt, Grace Jones is one of the most successful Bond girls in the entire series. Her career has lasted for many years. She moved to the United States from Jamaica when she was 13. She began her modeling career at a young age, working for fashion agencies such as Yves St. Lauren and Kenzo and appearing on the covers of brands like Elle and Vogue.
She then turned to music and show business. In the 70s and 80s of the 20th century, she starred in a number of low-budget films in the United States. In 1984, she starred in Conan the Destroyer with Arnold Schwarzenegger, thus getting her first mainstream performance. In 1985, she rose to fame with the Bond girl in Killing Eyes. The iconic Jones breaks the pattern of typical Bond girls, who are usually petite, blonde and fair-skinned. As such, Jones is one of the most memorable women to take on this role.
25. Talisa Soto
Tarisa grew up in a Puerto Rican family in Brooklyn, New York. In 1989, she starred against James Bond in License to Kill as Lupe Lamora.
She is best known for playing Princess Kitana in the 1995 fantasy action film Mortal Kombat and the 1997 sequel, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. Now she is married to actor Benjamin Blatt.
26. Lynn Hawley Johnson
Many Bond girls grew up as aspiring models. Lynn was an aspiring figure skater from an early age. At the 1974 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, she won a silver medal. She eventually switched to acting. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for the film "Ice Castle".
Three years later, she played Bond girl Bibi Dahl in Just For Your Eyes. After starring in the Bond series, she has never appeared in a greater work than this.
27. Gloria Hendry
Gloria Hendry became the first African-American woman to play a Bond girl in the series. She starred in "Life and Death" with Jane Seymour. She plays a brave, confident, uncaptured CIA agent named Rosie Carver.
Unfortunately, her role did not make her a major success in the film industry, and she was unable to obtain other roles after the film ended.
28, Cecily Thomson
Born in the Netherlands, Thomson began pursuing an acting career at an early age. Her breakthrough role was as the sexy Professor Inga Bergstrom in Empire of Tomorrow. This film opened many acting doors for her.
While easily overshadowed by Terry Hatcher and Michelle, the blonde beauty did make a name for herself in the film and her performances deserve praise.
29. Caroline Munro
British-born Caroline Munro was already a skilled actress before she joined the Bond Girls list. Like many Bond girls before her, she began her career as a model. At the age of 17, she worked as a model for Vogue magazine. Subsequently, she played small roles in films such as Casino Royale.
Since then, she has become an actress in horror and science fiction films. She plays the deadly Naomi in Underwater City, one of the best Bond girls of all time. The star retired from show business in the 80s.
30. Carey Lowell
Kelly was famous before her Bond era. She lived in several countries and states throughout her childhood until her family eventually settled in Colorado. She began studying literature at the University of Colorado Boulder, but left a year later to work as a model in New York City. Then she decided to continue her acting career.
She had a major breakthrough when she played CIA agent Pam Bouvier in 1989's License to Kill. Following the role, she played Jamie Ross in Law & Order. After a six-year hiatus, she returned to show business in 2018 with a guest appearance in Blue Bloods.
31. Claudine Ogg
Many of Bond's women started their careers as models, and Claudine Auger was one of them. She was born in Paris, France, where she worked as a model. She won the Miss World in France title and was runner-up in the Miss World 1958 competition. After these victories, she played some small roles in the film. While she was on vacation in Nassau, Kevin McClory spotted her and suggested she audition for the 1965 film Thunderball, the fourth in the James Bond film series. She got Dominic " The character of Domino" de Waal.
Although her character was originally designed for Italian women, the producers were so impressed with Auger that they rewrote the character to accommodate French women. Due to her English, her voice is dubbed. Ogg later revealed that she was related to her character, as they were both related to older men. After starring in Bond films, she went on to appear in several films throughout the 90s, although she starred mainly in European films and was not so successful in the American film industry.
32. Diana Rigger
In 1969, Diana Rigg played Countess Teresa di Vicenzo, wife of Bond's wife, in Her Majesty's Secret Service. But before this role, she had already had a very successful career in television and film. From 1965 to 1968, she starred in the British television version of The Avengers, in which she played Emma Peele.
Rieger's career spanned decades until his death in 2020. Her later most memorable role was as Olena Tyrell in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones from 2013 to 2017.
33. Louis Chillis
When Lois Chiles was noticed by some modeling agents, she was taking the academic route in college. She began her successful modeling career in the early 70s. This career led her to small roles, and eventually, she landed a major role in The Great Gatsby alongside Robert Redford and Massacre on the Nile.
These films eventually helped her play the role of Dr. Holly Goodhead in the 1979 Bond film Space City (a name that sounds better suited to Austin Bowles).
34. Britt Ekland
Partnering Maud Adams is another Swedish-born actress, Britt Aicrane. Before starring in the role of Mary Goodnight, James Bond's assistant in "The Man with the Golden Gun", Ekland already had an impressive acting career. She played two critically acclaimed roles in "Night of the Raid on Minsky" and "Catch Carter," the latter of which helped establish her status as a sexy symbol of cinema.
In the '70s, Ekland was one of the most photographed celebrities in the world, thanks to her high-profile social life and marriage to actor Peter Cyrus. She continued her acting career until the 90s.
35. Jill St. John
Jill starred with Lana Wood in 1971's Diamonds Are Forever. She plays Bond girl Tiffany Cass. Originally from Los Angeles, she started acting at the age of 6 and worked until her 50s. She has had several roles in television and film, but her biggest role to date is Diamonds Forever.
In 2014, she appeared in the big-screen TV movie "North Pole" as Mrs. Santa. This is her first role after 12 years.
36, Shirley Eaton
Before starring in the Bond series, Shirley Eaton was already an accomplished actress. She is considered a symbol of sexiness and is often referred to as "London blonde" due to her London accent, blonde, and sexiness. Her role in the Bond films is short but memorable. She played the golden-painted woman in 1964's Goldfinger, considered by many to be one of the best Bond films.
The scene brought Eaton global fame and was more recognized than Honor Blackman. She appeared on the cover of the November 1964 issue of LIFE magazine. In 1969, she retired from show business, preferring to support her family.
37. Luciana Paruzzi
Luciana Paruzzi was born in Rome, Italy. Before playing the assassin Fiona Volpe in 1965's Thunderball, she already had an impressive resume in Italy. She was very disappointed when she wasn't chosen as the lead Bond girl, but later she was happy when she was chosen as Volpe, saying it was more fun to play Volpe anyway. Although she never starred in a blockbuster like James Bond, she continued her acting career in the 80s.
She shared in the documentary "Bond Girl Forever" that starring in a James Bond movie is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, this has brought her an international reputation. On the other hand, when she returned to the Italian film scene, she felt that she was not being taken seriously.
38, Halle Berry
We know you've been waiting for the next actress on the entire list. The scene where Halle Berry emerges from the ocean is perhaps the most memorable of all 24 Bond films. Before starting her acting career, she won first place in the 1986 Miss America pageant and sixth place in the Miss World pageant. 2002 seems to be Halle Berry's year. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in The Monster Ball. She remains the only African-American woman to receive the award.
In the 2000s, Berry was one of Hollywood's highest-paid actresses. She transitioned into show business in the 2000s, starring in several high-profile roles, including X-Men, Swordfish and, of course, her role as Bond girl Jinx in Die by Day. She recreates the ocean scene of Ursula Andress from Dr. No, in which she emerges from the ocean and is welcomed by James Bond.
39. Maryam Dabb
The British-born actress has dreamed of being on the big screen since she was a child. She studied acting at the London Drama Centre while working part-time as a model. She starred in several low-budget films until her role as the Bond Girl in the 1987 thriller Dawn of Life. She plays the role of Kara Milovy, a cute and fragile Czechoslovak cellist and sniper who falls in love with James Bond.
After the film, she appeared on the cover and multi-page pictorial of the Bond-themed Playboy in the September 1987 issue. She also helped co-author the book Bond Girls Forever, published in 2002. The book pays homage to the women who played the role of the Bond girl.
40. Serena Scott Thomas
British-born Serena Scott Thomas had a number of minor roles in England before starring in Black Sun Crisis in 1999. She plays Dr. Molly Worm Flash and plays opposite Pierce Brosnan.
She is still acting, has appeared in TV shows and movies everywhere, and most recently in the movie Rolling Thunder. She lives in Los Angeles with fitness trainer and podcaster Vinnie Tortorich.
41. Famik Jensen
Do we have to introduce her? The Dutch-born actress moved to the United States at the age of 20 to begin her career as a fashion model. She turned to acting in the 90s. Her breakthrough role appeared in 1995's GoldenEye, starring alongside Pierce Brosnan in his first Bond film. She plays Zinia Onatop.
Since then, the Dutch model's acting and modeling career has been quite successful. She has appeared on the covers of more than 100 magazines and played superhero Dr. Jane Gray in the X-Men film series and Lenol Mills in the Hurricane Rescue film trilogy. Seriously, is this woman old?
42. Carol Bugay
Unsurprisingly, the French-born brunette beauty has been acting and modeling since she was a child. Her career spans many years, starring in more than 50 films since 1977.
She made her Bond Girl debut when she starred in Just For Your Eyes with Lynn-Hawley Johnson and Roger Moore. She plays the deadly Melina Havlock.
43. Maria Grazia Cuchinota
Of course, the "Cigar Girl" from The World Is Not Enough also made our list. Italian-born Cucinotta has been acting since the early 90s, and it's clear from her appearance why people flock to the theater to see her.
She is well known in Italy as an actress and received a star on the Italian Walk of Fame in Toronto.
44. Hama Mie
Japanese actress Mie Hama played a ninja and head of the Japanese secret service in the movie "Thunder Valley". Hama, or "Kissy Suzuki" as she is known in the film, became famous shortly after the film's release, but soon found herself tired of the industry. In a 2017 article in The New York Times. Hama wrote that she needed to give up her acting career and pursue other hobbies.
These passions include writing 14 books, hosting popular TV shows, and participating in preserving ancient agricultural techniques. That's a lot of interest!
45. Olga Corrylenko
In One of Daniel Craig's most successful Bond films, The Great Quantum of Solace, Coryranko plays Camila Montes, a Bolivian who tries to avenge her murdered family. Olga Kurylenko, who is actually French-Ukrainian, found success by playing this role. Before that, from the age of 13, she worked as a model in Moscow.
Since her Bond film debut in 2008, the actress has starred in a series of top action blockbusters such as The Water Settler and Lost (with Tom Crucy). She currently has several projects to focus on.
46. Léa Seydoux
French psychologists Madeleine Swan and Bond found themselves in some tricky situations in 007: Spectre and later 007: No Time to Die. This Bond girl is played by none other than Léa Seydoux. The French actress's film work is impressive, including French art films and Hollywood blockbusters such as Inglourious Basterds (2009), Robin Hood (2010) and Midnight in Paris (2011). Let's not forget her very controversial role in Blue is the Warmest Color, for which she won the famous Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Talk about versatility!
No doubt Bond fans would love to see her play the role of Madeleine Swan again. But this may be downline. The French actress now lives with her long-time boyfriend, André Meyer. They gave birth to their first child on January 18, 2017.
47. Eve Monipone
Moni Penny has been the hipster secretary of 007 since the beginning of the Bond film series. While there are many great actresses to play this role, Naomi Harris is one of our best contenders. The British actress has Jamaican and Nigerian ancestry. After dreaming of becoming an actress, Harris asked her to start filming the British sci-fi series Tomorrow's People.
Harris also played Winnie Mandela, Nelson Mandela's wife, in the film biopic Mandela: The Long Road to Freedom. The British actress was also nominated for an Academy Award for her critically acclaimed film Moonlight Boy. Harris starred in "No Time to Die," released in 2021.
48. Zena Marshall
Miss Taro is Dr. No's evil secretary. In the 1962 film Dr. No, she treacherously tries to assassinate poor James Bond, but James Bond soon understands her plan. The woman who brought the character to life was British-Kenyan actress Zena Marshall. Marshall was known for his exotic appearance, often depicting racially ambiguous women.
The actress's last performance was 1967's Terror Heroes. She was married four times until she finally settled down with British screenwriter Ivan Foxwell. Marshall died in 2009 after a long battle with cancer.
49, Karin Doerr
After the success of legendary Bond girl Fiona Volpe, the writers tried to reinvent her in the form of Helga Brandt. German actress Karin Dor played the memorable Bond girl in the 1967 James Bond classic film Thunder Valley. In this role, she plays a Spectre follower who, you guessed it, tries to kill her beloved spy.
Doerr has also appeared in a series of German films by creator Edgar Wallace ("Klimis" from Crime Films). It was there that she met her first husband, director Harald Reynard, with whom she gave birth to her first and only child. In later years, Doerr became more cautious about film sets and began choosing more and more stage productions. The actress died on November 6, 2017, at the age of 79 in a Munich nursing home.
50. Gemma Arterden
In the 2008 film Quantum of Solace, a beautiful MI6 office clerk, Strawberry Fields, is tasked with making sure Bond gets on the plane home. She inevitably fails, and drama ensues. Since taking on the role, Arterden has starred in a series of popular films such as Clash of Gods (2010), Prince of Persia: Sands of Time (2010), and Hansel & Gretel: The Witch Hunter (2013).
In terms of romantic relationships, the British actress was married to Stefano Catley, but divorced two years later. She said she wasn't ready to "walk the red carpet for the second time." However, in 2019, she began a romantic relationship with actor Rory Keenan. She went on to make films, television, and even voice acting.
51, Catherina Mulino
In the 2008 film Casino Royale, Solange Dimitrios, an Italian shrew who plays poker, wears a memorable red dress. The Bond girl is played by Italian actress Caterina Murino. The rising star made his debut in 2004 in the hit French film The Corsican Archives. Since then, she has starred in several foreign films, many of which are mainly French.
The actress won Best Actress at the Cairo International Film Festival for Casino Royale and the European Golden Globe at the 2008 Italian Golden Globe Awards.
52. Ana de Armas
Cuban-Spanish actress Ana de Armas appeared in the 2020 James Bond film No Time to Die. De Armas rose to fame for his role in the Spanish film French Rose. After becoming famous in European cinema, Armas starred in the 2017 remake of Blade Runner - Blade Runner 2049, which brought her international recognition.
In 2011, the actress married the famous Spanish actor Marc Clot, but sadly, the two divorced two years later. Although De Armas may have some bad luck emotionally, she is very hot in her career. She will play Marilyn Monroe in the Netflix-produced film Blonde.