20 Behind-the-Scenes Photos of Bond Girls

      Bond girls are an integral part of the 007 films, just like James Bond himself. Here are 20 Bond girls seen behind the scenes.

      Whether acting in their own interests, for their home countries, or occasionally for James Bond, Bond girls contribute intrigue, elegance, and tension to tales of luxury and espionage. (We acknowledge that the term “Bond girls” might be outdated, but we feel it has become entrenched in the cinematic vernacular — it even has a dedicated Wikipedia page.)

      Is being a Bond girl as enjoyable as it appears on screen? These photos suggest that it certainly is.

      Ursula Andress as Honey Ryder in Dr. No (1962)

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      Although she was preceded by Sylvia Trench and Miss Taro, Honey Ryder, a Jamaican shell diver portrayed by a dubbed Ursula Andress, is generally regarded as the original Bond girl.

      This could be due to her unforgettable debut in Dr. No, where she emerges from the sea in a white bikini and belt, clutching shells.

      Her chemistry with Bond is one of the main attractions of Dr. No, the film that initiated one of the most successful and enduring film franchises.

      Daniela Bianchi as Tatiana Romanova in From Russia With Love (1963)

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      The first Bond sequel features Bond traveling to Turkey to assist Tatiana Romanova, a Soviet consulate clerk played by Daniela Bianchi, seen here with Connery.

      Naturally, in a Bond film, sparks fly. However, Tatiana is ultimately a pawn in a SPECTRE scheme to take revenge on Bond for events in Dr. No, though she soon evolves into a pivotal character in the narrative.

      She was crowned Miss Universo Italia and was the first runner-up at Miss Universe 1960 before becoming one of the most famous Bond girls. In 1967, she appeared alongside Connery's brother, Neil Connery, in the Bond parody, Operation Kid Brother.

      Honor Blackman as Ms. Galore in Goldfinger (1963)

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      Honor Blackman rehearsed a memorable fight scene with Sean Connery; she may have the most recognizable name among the Bond girls, though we're unsure if it’s one we can use here due to the sensitivities of some of our syndication partners.

      Nevertheless, Blackman, who also starred in the TV series The Avengers, is one of the most iconic Bond girls — a woman who could certainly stand her ground against Bond or anyone else.

      Shirley Eaton as Jill Masterson in Goldfinger (1964)

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      Shirley Eaton portrayed Jill Masterson, the assistant to the villain who gives Goldfinger its name. After spending a night with Bond, she meets a cruel fate: being killed through "skin suffocation" after being covered in gold.

      This striking scene was iconic enough to feature Eaton on the cover of LIFE magazine on November 6, 1964.

      For your information, applying all that gold paint took approximately 90 minutes, a task undertaken by makeup artist Paul Rabiger, who also worked on other Bond films like Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, and From Russia With Love.

      Claudine Auger as Domino in Thunderball (1965)

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      Claudine Auger was crowned Miss France Monde 1958 and finished as the first runner-up in the 1958 Miss World competition before landing the role of Dominique “Domino” Derval in Thunderball, the fourth Bond film.

      Her chemistry with Sean Connery, both on-screen and off, is quite evident.

      She later featured in the 1966 World War II drama Triple Cross, and in 1968 she acted alongside fellow Bond girl Ursula Andress in the Italian comedy Anyone Can Play.

      Luciana Paluzzi as Fiona Volpe in Thunderball (1965)

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      Luciana Paluzzi’s role as SPECTRE agent Fiona Volpe helped establish the archetype for the Bond femme fatale, making her one of the earliest fiercely independent Bond girls.

      Afterward, she played a Southern belle in the 1974 film The Klansman — her voice was dubbed in this one — under the direction of Thunderball's Terence Young.

      Diana Rigg as Tracy di Vicenzo in Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)

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      Diana Rigg (left) is notable as the first Bond girl who may be more famous than her co-star, having already led The Avengers when she took on the role opposite new Bond George Lazenby in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Lazenby, an Australian model, portrayed Bond just once before Connery returned for Diamonds Are Forever.

      Rigg is also unique in that she is the only woman to marry Bond — tragically, she is murdered shortly after their wedding, making On Her Majesty’s Secret Service one of the most sorrowful Bond films.

      Regardless