Bond girl

From dazzling allies to dangerous adversaries, the "Bond girl" is one of cinema's most enduring and recognizable archetypes, inextricably linked to the legendary James Bond franchise. More than just a romantic interest, these characters have evolved dramatically over decades, reflecting changing societal views and cinematic trends. Join us as we explore the fascinating, complex, and sometimes controversial legacy of these iconic women. The "Bond girl" archetype is far more diverse than often perceived, encompassing pivotal allies, cunning adversaries, and even significant emotional partners for 007. The role, while high-profile, has had a varied impact on actresses' careers, sometimes launching global stars and other times being seen as a potential pigeonhole. The term "Bond girl" itself is evolving, with many modern stars and critics advocating for "Bond woman" to better reflect empowered female characters.

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From dazzling allies to dangerous adversaries, the "Bond girl" is one of cinema's most enduring and recognizable archetypes, inextricably linked to the legendary James Bond franchise. More than just a romantic interest, these characters have evolved dramatically over decades, reflecting changing societal views and cinematic trends. Join us as we explore the fascinating, complex, and sometimes controversial legacy of these iconic women.

Defining the Bond Girl

At its heart, a Bond girl is a female character who engages with James Bond—whether as a love interest, a crucial ally, or a deadly foe—across novels, films, and video games. For decades, this figure has been a cornerstone of the franchise's global appeal, shaping the very narrative of each adventure.

However, the term itself has stirred debate. Critics like Naomie Harris, who plays Eve Moneypenny, and Monica Bellucci, the oldest "Bond girl" at 50, have voiced a preference for "Bond woman." They argue the term "girl" feels demeaning and doesn't capture the maturity and agency of many characters today.

From Fleming's Pen

The original creator, Ian Fleming, infused his novels with a distinctive vision for his female characters. Some speculate that his lover, Muriel Wright, a wealthy model and skilled athlete who tragically died young, might have been a profound inspiration. Macintyre described Fleming's muses as 'beautiful but innocent, outdoorsy, physically tough, implicitly vulnerable, and uncomplaining.'

The Many Faces of the Role

There’s no strict blueprint for a Bond girl; her role can swing wildly. She might be instrumental to Bond's mission, a purely romantic diversion, or even a formidable opponent. Not all significant female characters are considered Bond girls either—figures like Judi Dench's M or Camille Montes from Quantum of Solace often fall outside the traditional definition due to their non-romantic relationship with Bond.

Early on, a loose formula emerged. Roald Dahl, who penned the screenplay for You Only Live Twice, was advised to feature three Bond girls: one who dies early, a villain Bond seduces before her demise, and one who survives to the end. This pattern, or variations of it, would resonate through many films.

One particularly thrilling archetype is the 'femme fatale'—a glamorous villainess who seduces Bond only to betray him. Think of Elektra King in The World Is Not Enough or Miranda Frost in Die Another Day. These characters add a layer of psychological complexity and danger to Bond's encounters.

By the Timothy Dalton era in the late 1980s, films began introducing the 'Bond woman'—a character who was Bond's equal, challenging him intellectually and physically. This shift aimed to portray female characters with greater agency, moving beyond mere ornamentation.

True romantic love is a rare occurrence in Bond's world. Only twice in the main film series has Bond genuinely fallen for a woman. First with Countess Tracy di Vicenzo in On Her Majesty's Secret Service, whom he married, only for tragedy to strike. Later, Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale captured his heart, leading him to consider leaving MI6, before her own tragic, complex fate unfolded.

The Career Impact

Being a Bond girl is undeniably a high-profile role, often providing a massive boost to lesser-known actresses. However, it's a double-edged sword. Some actresses feared it could typecast them or hinder their careers, as seen when several declined parts in Casino Royale (2006).

Yet, the evidence overwhelmingly points to career enrichment. Actresses like Jane Seymour, an unknown before Live and Let Die, went on to win an Emmy and become a household name with Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. Teri Hatcher, already known as Lois Lane, became one of TV's highest-paid actresses after Tomorrow Never Dies.

Many Bond girls were already stars before joining 007. Diana Rigg and Honor Blackman, for instance, were both celebrated in the UK for their roles in The Avengers. This shows the prestige of the role, attracting talent at various stages of their careers.

In recent decades, the impressive roster of Oscar winners and nominees among former Bond girls further dispels any notion of a "career curse." This list includes Halle Berry, Kim Basinger, Rosamund Pike, and Michelle Yeoh, proving the role can be a springboard to the industry's highest accolades.

Behind the Casting Couch

The casting process for Bond girls often has its own dramatic tales. For Thunderball, producer Albert R. Broccoli initially sought Julie Christie, then Raquel Welch, before ultimately casting French actress Claudine Auger. While the film launched Auger's European career, it didn't quite translate to US stardom.

The Recurring Faces

Some actresses have left such an impression they returned to the Bond universe in different roles. Maud Adams played Andrea Anders in The Man with the Golden Gun before starring as the titular character in Octopussy. Martine Beswick and Nadja Regin also made reappearances in different films.

Historically, Sylvia Trench was the only character intended to be Bond's regular girlfriend, appearing in Dr. No and From Russia with Love before the idea was dropped. More recently, Léa Seydoux's Madeleine Swann became the second Bond girl to reprise her role in a direct sequel, No Time to Die.

Iconic Figures and Legacy

Attempts to rank the "Top 10 Bond Girls" are frequent, with certain names consistently appearing. Ursula Andress as Honey Ryder in Dr. No is widely considered the first iconic Bond girl, emerging from the sea in her famous white bikini. Pussy Galore and Anya Amasova are other perennial favorites.

Beyond the silver screen, Bond girls populate Ian Fleming's original novels and numerous post-Fleming literary adventures. They also appear in video games, with many famous actresses lending their likenesses and voices to digital counterparts, expanding the universe even further.

The enduring fascination with these characters even led to a documentary, Bond Girls Are Forever, co-written by former Bond girl Maryam d'Abo. This featurette explores the cultural phenomenon, celebrating the women who helped shape one of cinema's most enduring franchises.

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Bond girl

Clockwise from top left are actresses Eva Green, Halle Berry, Michelle Yeoh, and Jane Seymour

"Bond girl" is a term for a female character who is a love interest, ally or adversary of the character James Bond in a novel, film, or video game. According to Lisa Funnell, an editor of multiple books about the James Bond series, the "Bond girl" is a staple of the franchise and has been a powerful contributor to its worldwide success. Funnell believes the term is overused in popular discourse, as it is applied to almost every female character who appears in a Bond film. In recent years, some actresses in the franchise have stated that they prefer the term "Bond woman" over "Bond girl".

Inspiration

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James Bond was created by the author Ian Fleming, who wrote a series of novels featuring the character. Ben Macintyre of The Times has speculated that Fleming's lover Muriel Wright may have been a powerful inspiration for his female characters. Macintyre describes both Wright and Bond girls as "pliant and undemanding, beautiful but innocent, outdoorsy, physically tough, implicitly vulnerable and uncomplaining, and then tragically dead, before or soon after marriage." Wright was a wealthy model, a skilled skier and a talented polo player. After her death in 1944, a devastated Fleming called her "too good to be true".

In film

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According to Fox News Magazine, Ursula Andress (as Honey Ryder) in Dr. No (1962) is widely regarded as the first Bond girl, although Eunice Gayson as Sylvia Trench and Zena Marshall as Miss Taro appeared onscreen before Andress in the same film. Goldfinger (1964), the third film, established the Bond girl as regularly appearing in Bond films.

There is no set rule on what kind of person a Bond girl will be or what role she will play. She may be an ally or an enemy of Bond, pivotal to the mission or simply there for her looks. There are female characters such as Judi Dench's M, Camille Montes (Olga Kurylenko), a Bolivian intelligence agent who teams up with Bond in Quantum of Solace, and Bibi Dahl (Lynn-Holly Johnson) in For Your Eyes Only, who are not romantic interests of Bond, and hence may not be considered Bond girls. It has been argued that M's pivotal role in the plot of Skyfall qualifies her as a Bond girl or Bond woman.

There have been many attempts to break down the numerous Bond girls into a top 10 list for the entire series; characters who often appear in these lists include Anya Amasova (from The Spy Who Loved Me, portrayed by Barbara Bach); Pussy Galore (from Goldfinger, portrayed by Honor Blackman); Contessa Teresa di Vicenzo (from On Her Majesty's Secret Service, portrayed by Diana Rigg); and often ranked Number 1 on the list, Honey Ryder (from Dr. No, portrayed by Ursula Andress). Entertainment Weekly put "Bond bathing suits" on its 2009 end-of-the-decade "best-of" list.

Roles and impact

Roald Dahl said that when writing the script for You Only Live Twice, he was advised to use three Bond girls: The first should die "preferably in Bond's arms" early, the second a villain whom Bond seduces before she dies in an unusual and gory way midway, and the third survives to the end of the film. In several, the Bond girl is revealed, after her tryst with Bond, to be a villainess. Examples are Fatima Blush (Barbara Carrera) in Never Say Never Again (1983), Elektra King (Sophie Marceau) in The World Is Not Enough (1999), and Miranda Frost (Rosamund Pike) in Die Another Day (2002). The Timothy Dalton films of the 1980s introduced the "Bond woman", who is equal to and challenges Bond, but he remains the heterosexual hero; they are depicted with Dalton and later Bonds and their cars and gadgets, implying that all are possessions that Bond can use and dispose.

As of 2013, there had been only two films in which James Bond falls in love with the Bond girl. The first was On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), in which Countess Tracy di Vicenzo (Diana Rigg) marries Bond but is shot dead by Irma Bunt and Ernst Stavro Blofeld at the story's end. The second was Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) in Casino Royale (2006). Bond confesses his love to her and resigns from MI6 so that they can have a normal life together. He later learns that she had been a double agent working for his enemies. The enemy organisation Quantum had kidnapped her former lover and had been blackmailing her to secure her co-operation. She ends up actually falling in love with Bond, but dies, as Quantum is closing in on her, by drowning in a lift in a building under renovation in Venice.

Effect on career

The role of a Bond girl, as it has evolved in the films, is typically a high-profile part that can sometimes give a major boost to the career of unestablished actresses, although a number of Bond girls were well-established beforehand. For instance, Diana Rigg and Honor Blackman were both cast as Bond girls after they had already become stars in the United Kingdom for their roles in the television series The Avengers. Teri Hatcher was already known for her role as Lois Lane in the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman before she was cast in Tomorrow Never Dies. A few years after playing a Bond girl, she became one of the most highly paid actresses on television, starring in Desperate Housewives.

Kim Basinger, who played Domino Petachi in Never Say Never Again (1983) and Rosamund Pike, who played Miranda Frost in Die Another Day (2002).

Albert R. Broccoli's original choice for the role of Domino Derval was Julie Christie following her performance in Billy Liar in 1963. It seems he was disappointed when he met her so instead he considered Raquel Welch after seeing her on the cover of the October 1964 issue of Life magazine. Welch, however, was hired by Richard Zanuck of 20th Century Fox to appear in the film Fantastic Voyage the same year instead. French actress Claudine Auger was ultimately cast in the role. Thunderball launched Auger into a successful European film career but did little for her in the United States.

The producers encountered difficulty in casting the female lead in Casino Royale (2006), due to the perception among many leading actresses that appearing in a Bond film could hinder their careers. Catherine Zeta Jones was one of several actresses who turned down a role in the film. However, there is plenty of evidence to the contrary, with several former Bond girls going on to have very high profile acting careers. Of the earlier actresses, Ursula Andress and Honor Blackman both had well regarded careers, and Jane Seymour—who was an unknown when she was cast in Live and Let Die—later won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the 40th Primetime Emmy Awards in 1988 for playing Maria Callas in the TV movie Onassis: The Richest Man in the World and then became a household name playing the title role of Dr. Michaela Quinn in her TV series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. Since Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli took over producing the films in the mid-1990s, several actresses have also won or been nominated for an Oscar: Kim Basinger in (/wiki/70thAcademyAwards) (Best Supporting Actress for L.A. Confidential), Halle Berry in (/wiki/74thAcademyAwards) (who won Best Actress for Monster's Ball while she was filming Die Another Day), Rosamund Pike (nominated for Best Actress for Gone Girl in (/wiki/87thAcademyAwards)), and Michelle Yeoh in (/wiki/95thAcademyAwards) (Best Actress for Everything Everywhere All at Once). Ultimately, the up-and-coming actress Eva Green was cast as Vesper Lynd, and won BAFTA's Rising Star Award for her performance at the 60th British Academy Film Awards.

Multiple appearances

Prior to the series being rebooted in 2006 with Casino Royale, Sylvia Trench was the only Bond girl character to appear in more than one film (Dr. No in 1962 and From Russia with Love in 1963). She was meant to be Bond's regular girlfriend, but was dropped after her appearance in the second film. Léa Seydoux, who played Madeleine Swann in Spectre, reprised her role in No Time to Die (2021).

In the Eon series, three actresses have made reappearances as different Bond girls: Martine Beswick and Nadja Regin both first appeared in From Russia with Love, and then appeared in Thunderball and Goldfinger, respectively. Maud Adams played Andrea Anders in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) and the eponymous character in Octopussy (1983).

If the non-Eon produced films, Casino Royale (1967) and Never Say Never Again (1983), are included, several other actresses have also been a Bond girl more than once: Ursula Andress in Dr. No (1962) and Casino Royale (1967); Angela Scoular in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) and Casino Royale (1967); Valerie Leon in The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Never Say Never Again.

Criticism

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Naomie Harris, who plays Eve Moneypenny in three Bond films, has criticised the term "Bond girl". In 2015, she called it demeaning and suggested that it be replaced with "Bond woman". Monica Bellucci, who became the oldest "Bond girl" at the age of 50, when she was cast in Spectre, stated, "I can’t say I’m a Bond girl because I’m too mature to be a Bond girl. I say Bond lady; Bond woman."

List of Bond girls

Ian Fleming stories

<table><thead><tr><th>Title (publication date)</th><th>Bond girl</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Casino Royale (1953)</td><td>Vesper Lynd</td></tr><tr><td>Live and Let Die (1954)</td><td>Simone "Solitaire" Latrelle</td></tr><tr><td>Moonraker (1955)</td><td>Gala Brand</td></tr><tr><td>Diamonds Are Forever (1956)</td><td>Tiffany Case</td></tr><tr><td>From Russia, with Love (1957)</td><td>Corporal Tatiana Romanova</td></tr><tr><td>Dr. No (1958)</td><td>Honeychile Rider</td></tr><tr><td>Goldfinger (1959)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>"From a View to a Kill" (1960)</td><td>Mary Ann Russell</td></tr><tr><td>"For Your Eyes Only" (1960)</td><td>Judy Havelock</td></tr><tr><td>"Quantum of Solace" (1960)</td><td>—N/a</td></tr><tr><td>"Risico" (1960)</td><td>Lisl Baum</td></tr><tr><td>"The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)</td><td>Liz Krest</td></tr><tr><td>Thunderball (1961)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)</td><td>Vivienne Michel</td></tr><tr><td>On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>You Only Live Twice (1964)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>The Man with the Golden Gun (1965, posthumously)</td><td>Mary Goodnight</td></tr><tr><td>"The Living Daylights" (1966, posth.)</td><td>Trigger</td></tr><tr><td>"The Property of a Lady" (1966, posth.)</td><td>Maria Freudenstein</td></tr><tr><td>"Octopussy" (1966, posth.)</td><td>—N/a</td></tr><tr><td>"007 in New York" (1966, posth.)</td><td>Solange</td></tr></tbody></table>

Mary Goodnight was a supporting character in several Bond novels before graduating to full Bond girl in The Man with the Golden Gun. Several short stories, such as "Quantum of Solace", "The Hildebrand Rarity", "The Living Daylights", and "The Property of a Lady", feature female characters in prominent roles, but none of these women interact with Bond in a romantic way.

Post-Fleming stories

<table><thead><tr><th>Title (publication date)</th><th>Author</th><th>Bond girl</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Colonel Sun (1968)</td><td>Kingsley Amis, as Robert Markham</td><td>Ariadne Alexandrou</td></tr><tr><td>Licence Renewed (1981)</td><td>John Gardner</td><td>Lavender Peacock</td></tr><tr><td>For Special Services (1982)</td><td>John Gardner</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Icebreaker (1983)</td><td>John Gardner</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Role of Honour (1984)</td><td>John Gardner</td><td>Persephone "Percy" Proud</td></tr><tr><td>Nobody Lives for Ever (1986)</td><td>John Gardner</td><td>Sukie Tempesta</td></tr><tr><td>No Deals, Mr. Bond (1987)</td><td>John Gardner</td><td>Ebbie Heritage</td></tr><tr><td>Scorpius (1988)</td><td>John Gardner</td><td>Harriett Horner</td></tr><tr><td>Win, Lose or Die (1989)</td><td>John Gardner</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Brokenclaw (1990)</td><td>John Gardner</td><td>Sue Chi-Ho</td></tr><tr><td>The Man from Barbarossa (1991)</td><td>John Gardner</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Death is Forever (1992)</td><td>John Gardner</td><td>Elizabeth "Easy" St. John</td></tr><tr><td>Never Send Flowers (1993)</td><td>John Gardner</td><td>Fredericka "Flicka" von Grüsse</td></tr><tr><td>SeaFire (1994)</td><td>John Gardner</td><td>Fredericka "Flicka" von Grüsse</td></tr><tr><td>COLD (1996)</td><td>John Gardner</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>"Blast From the Past" (1997)</td><td>Raymond Benson</td><td>—N/a</td></tr><tr><td>Zero Minus Ten (1997)</td><td>Raymond Benson</td><td>Sunni Pei</td></tr><tr><td>The Facts of Death (1998)</td><td>Raymond Benson</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>"Midsummer Night's Doom" (1999)</td><td>Raymond Benson</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>High Time to Kill (1999)</td><td>Raymond Benson</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>"Live at Five" (1999)</td><td>Raymond Benson</td><td>Janet Davies</td></tr><tr><td>DoubleShot (2000)</td><td>Raymond Benson</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Never Dream of Dying (2001)</td><td>Raymond Benson</td><td>Tylyn Mignonne</td></tr><tr><td>The Man with the Red Tattoo (2002)</td><td>Raymond Benson</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Devil May Care (2008)</td><td>Sebastian Faulks</td><td>Scarlett Papava</td></tr><tr><td>Carte Blanche (2011)</td><td>Jeffery Deaver</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Solo (2013)</td><td>William Boyd</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Trigger Mortis (2015)</td><td>Anthony Horowitz</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Forever and a Day (2018)</td><td>Anthony Horowitz</td><td>Joanne "Sixtine / Madame 16" Brochet</td></tr><tr><td>With a Mind to Kill (2022)</td><td>Anthony Horowitz</td><td>Katya Leonova</td></tr><tr><td>On His Majesty's Secret Service (2023)</td><td>Charlie Higson</td><td>Ragneiður Radnarsdóttir</td></tr></tbody></table>

Eon Productions films

There are several different archetypes for Bond girls: romantic interests, those who assist him, femmes fatales (who make an attempt on Bond's life), and sacrificial lambs (female allies or associates of Bond who wind up dead). Since it is debatable whether certain female characters fulfil certain tropes, the following criteria are used for determining inclusion: romantic interests have (implied) sexual encounters with Bond; those women who have a principal role in assisting Bond; femmes fatales attempt to kill Bond; sacrificial lambs have an allegiance to or affiliation with Bond, and their deaths are instigated by the main villain or his henchmen.

<table><thead><tr><th>Film</th><th>Sexual partner(s)</th><th>Main sidekick(s)</th><th>Femme(s) fatale(s)</th><th>Sacrificial lamb(s)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Dr. No</td><td></td><td>Honey Ryder</td><td>Miss Taro</td><td>—N/a</td></tr><tr><td>From Russia with Love</td><td></td><td>Tatiana Romanova</td><td>Rosa Klebb (Lotte Lenya)</td><td>—N/a</td></tr><tr><td>Goldfinger</td><td></td><td>Pussy Galore</td><td>Bonita (Nadja Regin)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Thunderball</td><td></td><td></td><td>Fiona Volpe</td><td>Paula Caplan</td></tr><tr><td>You Only Live Twice</td><td></td><td>Kissy Suzuki</td><td>Helga Brandt</td><td>Aki</td></tr><tr><td>On Her Majesty's Secret Service</td><td></td><td>Countess Teresa di Vicenzo</td><td>Irma Bunt (Ilse Steppat)</td><td>Countess Teresa di Vicenzo</td></tr><tr><td>Diamonds Are Forever</td><td>Tiffany Case (Jill St. John)</td><td>Tiffany Case</td><td></td><td>Plenty O'Toole (Lana Wood)</td></tr><tr><td>Live and Let Die</td><td></td><td>Solitaire</td><td>—N/a</td><td>Rosie Carver</td></tr><tr><td>The Man with the Golden Gun</td><td></td><td>Mary Goodnight</td><td>—N/a</td><td>Andrea Anders</td></tr><tr><td>The Spy Who Loved Me</td><td></td><td>Anya Amasova</td><td>Naomi (Caroline Munro)</td><td>Felicca (Olga Bisera)</td></tr><tr><td>Moonraker</td><td></td><td>Holly Goodhead</td><td></td><td>Corinne Dufour</td></tr><tr><td>For Your Eyes Only</td><td></td><td>Melina Havelock</td><td>—N/a</td><td>Countess Lisl von Schlaf</td></tr><tr><td>Octopussy</td><td></td><td>Octopussy</td><td>—N/a</td><td>—N/a</td></tr><tr><td>A View to a Kill</td><td></td><td>Stacey Sutton</td><td></td><td>May Day</td></tr><tr><td>The Living Daylights</td><td></td><td>Kara Milovy</td><td>—N/a</td><td>—N/a</td></tr><tr><td>Licence to Kill</td><td></td><td>Pam Bouvier</td><td>—N/a</td><td>Della Churchill (Priscilla Barnes)</td></tr><tr><td>GoldenEye</td><td></td><td>Natalya Simonova</td><td>Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen)</td><td>—N/a</td></tr><tr><td>Tomorrow Never Dies</td><td></td><td>Wai Lin</td><td>—N/a</td><td>Paris Carver</td></tr><tr><td>The World Is Not Enough</td><td></td><td>Dr. Christmas Jones</td><td></td><td>—N/a</td></tr><tr><td>Die Another Day</td><td></td><td>Giacinta "Jinx" Johnson</td><td>Miranda Frost</td><td>—N/a</td></tr><tr><td>Casino Royale</td><td>Vesper Lynd (Eva Green)</td><td>Vesper Lynd</td><td>Valenka (Ivana Miličević)</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Quantum of Solace</td><td>Strawberry Fields (Gemma Arterton)</td><td>Camille Montes (Olga Kurylenko)</td><td>—N/a</td><td>Strawberry Fields</td></tr><tr><td>Skyfall</td><td></td><td></td><td>—N/a</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Spectre</td><td></td><td>Dr. Madeleine Swann</td><td>—N/a</td><td>—N/a</td></tr><tr><td>No Time to Die</td><td>Dr. Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux)</td><td></td><td>—N/a</td><td>—N/a</td></tr></tbody></table>

Non-Eon films

In addition to the Eon Productions films, there have been two Bond films produced by other studios and one television production.

The women featured in the 1967 film Casino Royale are somewhat difficult to categorise due to its nature as a spoof and its plot involving multiple "James Bonds." In this table, "romantic interests" are women to whom the original Sir James Bond shows a romantic or sexual attraction; "main sidekicks" are those who are part of Sir James' team combating SMERSH; and "femmes fatales" are those who attempt to murder any of the Bonds.

<table><thead><tr><th>Film</th><th>Romantic interest(s)</th><th>Main sidekick(s)</th><th>Femme(s) fatale(s)</th><th>Sacrificial lamb(s)</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Casino Royale (1954 television production)</td><td>Valerie Mathis (Linda Christian)</td><td>Valerie Mathis</td><td>—N/a</td><td>—N/a</td></tr><tr><td>Casino Royale (1967 film)</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td>—N/a</td></tr><tr><td>Never Say Never Again</td><td></td><td>Domino Petachi</td><td>Fatima Blush</td><td>Nicole (Saskia Cohen Tanugi)</td></tr></tbody></table>

Video games

<table><thead><tr><th>Game</th><th>Bond girl</th><th>Actress</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Agent Under Fire</td><td>Zoe Nightshade</td><td>Caron Pascoe (voice)</td></tr><tr><td>Adrian Malprave</td><td>Eve Karpf (voice)</td></tr><tr><td>Dr. Natalya Damescu</td><td>Beatie Edney (voice)</td></tr><tr><td>Nightfire</td><td>Dominique Paradis</td><td>Lena Reno (voice)</td></tr><tr><td>Zoe Nightshade</td><td>Jeanne Mori (voice)</td></tr><tr><td>Alura McCall</td><td>Kimberley Davies (voice)</td></tr><tr><td>Makiko Hayashi</td><td>Tamlyn Tomita (voice)</td></tr><tr><td>Everything or Nothing</td><td>Serena St. Germaine</td><td>Shannon Elizabeth</td></tr><tr><td>Dr. Katya Nadanova</td><td>Heidi Klum</td></tr><tr><td>Miss Nagai</td><td>Misaki Ito</td></tr><tr><td>Mya Starling</td><td>Mýa</td></tr><tr><td>GoldenEye: Rogue Agent</td><td>Pussy Galore</td><td>Jeannie Elias (voice)</td></tr><tr><td>Xenia Onatopp</td><td>Jenya Lano (voice)</td></tr><tr><td>From Russia with Love</td><td>Tatiana Romanova</td><td>Daniela Bianchi (likeness), Kari Wahlgren (voice)</td></tr><tr><td>Eva Adara</td><td>Maria Menounos</td></tr><tr><td>Elizabeth Stark</td><td>Natasha Bedingfield</td></tr><tr><td>Blood Stone</td><td>Nicole Hunter</td><td>Joss Stone (likeness and voice)</td></tr><tr><td>GoldenEye 007</td><td>Xenia Onatopp</td><td>Kate Magowan (likeness and voice)</td></tr><tr><td>Natalya Simonova</td><td>Kirsty Mitchell (likeness and voice)</td></tr><tr><td>007 Legends</td><td>Holly Goodhead</td><td>Jane Perry</td></tr><tr><td>Tracy Draco</td><td>Diana Rigg (likeness), Nicola Walker (voice)</td></tr><tr><td>Pam Bouvier</td><td>Carey Lowell</td></tr><tr><td>Jinx</td><td>Gabriela Montaraz (likeness), Madalena Alberto (voice)</td></tr><tr><td>Pussy Galore</td><td>Honor Blackman (likeness), Natasha Little (voice)</td></tr></tbody></table>

Documentary

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In 2002, former Bond girl Maryam d'Abo co-wrote the book Bond Girls Are Forever: The Women of James Bond. This book later became a DVD exclusive documentary featuring d'Abo and other Bond girls, including Ursula Andress. In some locations, the documentary was released as a gift with the purchase of Die Another Day on DVD. The featurette was included on the DVD release of Casino Royale (2006).

Works cited

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• Comentale, Edward P; Watt, Stephen; Willman, Skip (2005). Ian Fleming & James Bond: the cultural politics of 007. Indiana University Press. ISBN 978-0-253-21743-1. • Jütting, Kerstin (2007). "Grow Up, 007!": James Bond Over the Decades: Formula Vs. Innovation. GRIN Verlag. ISBN 978-3-638-85372-9. • Lipp, Deborah (2006). The Ultimate James Bond Fan Book. New York: Sterling & Ross Publishers. ISBN 978-0-9766372-8-8.