Bond Girl's New Role: Stolen Stories & Cancelled Husbands

Maryam d'Abo, known for her role as a Bond girl, is currently starring in "Spanish Oranges," a new play in London. The drama, penned by novelist Alba Arikha, centers on a celebrated writer accused of stealing a story, a theme that resonates with D'Abo's own experiences with the press and fame.

D'Abo, who played Kara Milovy in "The Living Daylights," reflected on her "Bond girl" past, describing it as a "big family" experience despite her initial fear of exposure. She stated that she has "no regrets" about her time on the 007 rollercoaster, though she acknowledged a past lack of confidence.

The play "Spanish Oranges" also examines the challenges faced by artists, particularly mothers, and questions the ethics of artistic appropriation and identity politics. Arikha, the playwright, draws from her own life and artistic milieu, exploring the blurred lines between reality and fiction in creative endeavors.

Both D'Abo and Arikha, who are married to artists, navigate the complexities of balancing personal life with artistic pursuits. They emphasize the importance of imagination and empathy in storytelling, pushing back against the notion that artists should only draw from personal experiences.