13 Bond Girls Behind the Scenes Throughout the Decades of James Bond Films

      Bond girls are an integral part of the 007 films, as significant as James Bond himself. Here are 18 Bond girls that fans of the franchise will recognize for their notable roles throughout its extensive history.

      Admittedly, the term "Bond girls" is somewhat outdated, yet it has persisted. Observing the Bond films since 1962’s Dr. No, one can easily trace the evolving societal attitudes toward women's roles in both our world and Bond's.

      Whether pursuing their own agendas, serving their countries, or occasionally getting involved with James Bond, these characters bring intrigue, elegance, and stakes to tales of glamour and espionage.

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

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

      Perhaps her iconic emergence from the sea in a white bikini and belt, showcasing her shells, has solidified this status.

      Her chemistry with Bond plays a crucial role in Dr. No, the film that launched one of cinema's longest-lasting franchises.

      Honor Blackman as P—- Galore in Goldfinger (1963)

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      Honor Blackman arguably has the most recognizable name among Bond girls — and we may not even be able to mention it here due to the sensitivities of some of our syndication partners.

      Blackman, also known for her role in the TV series The Avengers, is considered one of the most iconic Bond girls.

      She is a woman who can certainly stand up to Bond, or anyone else for that matter.

      Shirley Eaton as Jill Masterson in Goldfinger (1964)

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      In Goldfinger, Shirley Eaton portrays Jill Masterson, an aide to the film’s villain. After sharing a night with Bond, she faces a tragically colorful fate: being killed through "skin suffocation" after being painted gold.

      This striking image was iconic enough to feature Eaton on the cover of LIFE magazine’s November 6, 1964 issue.

      For context, it took about 90 minutes to apply the gold paint, a task carried out by makeup artist Paul Rabiger, who also worked on other Bond films such as Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, and From Russia With Love.

      Claudine Auger as Domino in Thunderball (1965)

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      Claudine Auger, who was crowned Miss France Monde in 1958 and was a runner-up in that year’s Miss World pageant, played Dominique “Domino” Derval in Thunderball, Bond's fourth film.

      The chemistry between her and Sean Connery, both on and off-screen, is unmistakable.

      Later, she featured in the 1966 World War II film Triple Cross, and in 1968, she appeared alongside fellow Bond girl Ursula Andress in the Italian comedy Anyone Can Play, which also stars Martine Beswick, who is featured in the main photo and appeared in From Russia With Love.

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

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      Diana Rigg is perhaps the first Bond girl to achieve greater fame than her co-star: she was already a lead in The Avengers when she took on the role of George Lazenby’s partner in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Lazenby, an Australian model, portrayed Bond just once before Sean Connery returned for Diamonds Are Forever.

      Rigg made history as the only woman to marry Bond—albeit tragically, as she was killed shortly after their wedding, making On Her Majesty’s Secret Service one of the most heartbreaking Bond films.

      Nonetheless, Rigg continued to thrive in her career, with notable roles including Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones and a significant part in Edgar Wright’s 2021 film Last Night in Soho, which was completed just before her passing.

      Gloria Hendry as Rosie Carver in Live and Let Die (1972)

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      Live and Let Die, which introduced Roger Moore as Bond, was produced during the peak of the Blaxploitation era and made several nods to Black culture, including casting Gloria Hendry as Rosie Carver, the first Black woman to have a romantic connection with 007 on-screen.

      While one might argue that Jane Seymour’s character, Solitaire, is more prominent, we don’t have a picture of her posing behind the scenes by a pinball machine in one of the most delightfully 1970s images ever.

      Maud Adams as Andrea Anders and Britt Ekland as Mary Goodnight in The Man With The Golden Gun (1974)

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      Perhaps we found an even more quintessentially 1970s image. Please excuse us for showcasing not one but two Bond girls in this photo. Maud Adams, on the left, played Andrea Anders in The Man With the Golden Gun and later returned for