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Sean Connery's Iconic Bond Girls: A Look Back
26 Oct
Summary
- Ursula Andress' iconic bikini scene sold for over £40,000.
- Honor Blackman was the oldest Bond girl at 38, facing ageism.
- Kim Basinger won an Oscar for her role in L.A. Confidential.
Ursula Andress, who starred opposite Sean Connery in the 1962 film "Dr. No," became world-famous for her iconic white bikini entrance, which later sold for over £40,000. She continued acting and had a son, Dimitri Hamlin, with Harry Hamlin before retiring. Claudine Auger, the first French Bond girl, originated the role of Domino Vitali in "Thunderball" and passed away in December 2019 at age 78.
Honor Blackman, known for her role as Pussy Galore in 1964's "Goldfinger," was notably the oldest Bond girl at 38 and publicly addressed ageism in Hollywood. She had a prolific career and passed away in April 2020 at 94. Jill St. John, who played Tiffany Case in "Diamonds are Forever" (1971), remains married to Robert Wagner since 1990.
Kim Basinger, who gained fame as Domino Petachi in the 1983 film "Never Say Never Again," later won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "L.A. Confidential" in 1998. She continues to act and has a daughter, Ireland, with ex-husband Alec Baldwin.
