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Naomie Harris: Still a Bond bombshell at 50
6 Sep
Summary
- British actress Naomie Harris celebrates her 50th birthday on September 6th.
- She made history as the first Black actress to portray Miss Moneypenny.
- Harris received Oscar, BAFTA, and Golden Globe nominations for Moonlight.
London-born actress Naomie Harris reached a significant milestone on September 6th, celebrating her 50th birthday. She holds the historic distinction of being the first Black actress to portray Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond franchise.
Harris's career began in childhood, leading to studies at Pembroke College, Cambridge, and the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Her breakthrough came with the 2002 horror film '28 Days Later,' followed by roles in 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and as Winnie Mandela.
Her performance as Paula in the 2016 film 'Moonlight' earned her critical acclaim, including nominations for an Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared alongside Daniel Craig in three Bond films: 'Skyfall,' 'Spectre,' and 'No Time to Die.'
In 2025, Harris starred in Steven Soderbergh's thriller 'Black Bag.' She is now returning to television in the BBC legal drama 'Reputation,' co-starring with Christina Hendricks. At 50, Harris appears poised for continued success.
