20 Behind-the-Scenes Photos of Bond Girls

      Bond girls are integral to the 007 films, just as much as James Bond himself. Here are 20 Bond girls showcased behind the scenes.

      Whether acting out of self-interest, for their home countries, or, occasionally, for James Bond, these women infuse the stories of glamour and espionage with mystery, style, and tension. (We realize that "Bond girls" is a somewhat outdated term, but it has earned a place in the film dialogue — it even has its own Wikipedia page.)

      As we look forward to the next Bond movie from director Denis Villeneuve, let's reflect on some of the women who have made previous James Bond films unforgettable.

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

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      Although Sylvia Trench and Miss Taro appeared before her, Honey Ryder, the Jamaican shell diver portrayed by a dubbed Ursula Andress, is widely acknowledged as the first Bond girl.

      Her iconic entrance in Dr. No — emerging from the sea in a white bikini and belt, holding shells — is unforgettable.

      Her chemistry with Bond is a key element in Dr. No, a film that launched one of the most successful and enduring film franchises in history.

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

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      In the first Bond sequel, Bond heads to Turkey to assist Soviet consulate clerk Tatiana Romanova, played by Daniela Bianchi, alongside Connery.

      As expected in a Bond movie, sparks fly. However, Tatiana is merely a pawn in SPECTRE's scheme to seek revenge on Bond for events from Dr. No. But this pawn soon evolves into a central character in the film.

      She was Miss Universo Italia and a first runner-up at Miss Universe 1960 before achieving fame as one of the most recognized Bond girls. In 1967, she appeared opposite Connery's brother, Neil Connery, in the Bond spoof Operation Kid Brother.

      Honor Blackman as Ms. Galore in Goldfinger (1963)

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      Honor Blackman, rehearsing an iconic fight scene with Sean Connery, has perhaps the most notable name among the Bond girls — and we’re not entirely sure we can mention it here due to the sensitivities of some of our syndication partners.

      Nevertheless, Blackman, also known for the TV series The Avengers, is one of the most iconic Bond girls — a woman who can 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 that gives Goldfinger its name. After spending a night with Bond, he enacts a cruel yet colorful revenge: having her killed through "skin suffocation" by being covered in gold paint.

      This striking image was iconic enough to land Eaton on the cover of LIFE magazine for its November 6, 1964 issue.

      To give you an idea, it took approximately 90 minutes to apply all that gold paint, a task undertaken by makeup artist Paul Rabiger, who also worked on the Bond films Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, and From Russia With Love.

      Claudine Auger as Domino in Thunderball (1965)

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      Claudine Auger held titles such as Miss France Monde 1958 and was 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 in front of the camera and behind the scenes, is undeniable.

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

      Luciana Paluzzi as Fiona Volpe in Thunderball (1965)

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      As SPECTRE agent Fiona Volpe, Luciana Paluzzi helped define the archetype of the Bond femme fatale, making her one of the most formidable early Bond girls.

      Her later roles included portraying a Southern belle in the 1974 film The Klansman, where her voice was dubbed, 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 is arguably the most famous of the Bond girls, having already starred in The Avengers when she was cast as George Lazenby's partner in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Lazenby, a model from Australia, portrayed Bond just once before Connery returned for Diamonds Are Forever.

      Rigg also uniquely had the honor of being the only woman to marry Bond — tragically, she was killed moments after their wedding, making On Her Majesty’s Secret Service one of the most heart-wrenching Bond films.

      Despite that