One of the most memorable aspects of the Bond films, besides the gadgets and action, is the Bond girls. Throughout the history of the franchise, the love interest or female companion of 007 has been a cornerstone of each film. From Ursula Andress’ stunning appearance as Honey Ryder in the first film Dr. No to the charismatic Léa Seydoux as Dr. Madeleine Swann in 2015s Spectre, the Bond girl has evolved from being 007’s plaything to a smart and independent woman who are equals of the famous spy. As the leadup to No Time to Die hypes up, we’ve gone back through the long-running spy series and picked our favorite Bond girls. 10. Solitare (Live and Let Die) United Artists The talented Jane Seymour had a stint as a Bond girl when she played a clairvoyant by the name of Solitaire. Surprisingly, the way the character was written in Ian Fleming’s novel was slightly different from what she was portrayed as in the film. In the book, Solitaire was described as a mistress to the villain, Kananga, but was portrayed as a virgin in its movie adaptation. There is probably no other Bond girl on this list whose sexual encounter with Bond actually had an impact on her as a character. As long as she stays a virgin, Solitaire maintains her clairvoyance. But we all know what happens when any girl meets Bond. It was interesting to see the consequence of her sexual encounter with Bond and the loss of her ability as part of the storyline. Solitaire just has a certain level of mystique that very few other Bond girls have. 9. Colonel Wai Lin (Tomorrow Never Dies) United Artists Portrayed by Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh, who is famed for many of her roles in Hong Kong action and kung-fu flicks, Colonel Wai Lin is another Bond girl who is not the typical Bond girl. In the film, Wai Lin and Bond are forced to team up to stop a common foe by the name of Elliot Carver, who plotted a regime change in China. It would not be too much to say that in Tomorrow Never Dies, she does most of the ass-kicking. Colonel Wai Lin is easily the most skillful of all the Bond girls when it comes to martial arts. Watching Tomorrow Never Dies would make you think that this is probably Bond’s best Bond girl pairing if they ever decide to make a buddy-cop version of the franchise. In a rare combination of great character and great actor, Colonel Wai Lin is indeed a rarity among the Bond girls. 8. Octopussy (Octopussy) United Artists The characterization of Maud Adams Octopussy is a feminist enigma. On one hand, she embodies the figure of a self-made wealthy woman who owns her own jewel smuggling ring, consisting of only women. On the other hand, a name like Octopussy would have feminists shaking their heads but those ridiculous names were all a part of the Bond fun. The recipe, however, makes for one of the most iconic Bond girls ever. With a name like Octopussy, it’s something that once you hear it, it can never leave your head. Here we see a more complex character and one that is a hugely successful criminal. It was also notable for being one of the oldest Bond girls ever as Adams was 37 when she played the role. That makes her the second oldest bond girl ever after Honor Blackman in Goldfinger. The character plays a common role in Bond films of the criminal who is turned to the good side by Bond. It’s a role that is brilliantly played by the sultry Maud Adams. 7. Tatiana Romanova (From Russia With Love) United Artists Tatiana Romanova was played by Daniela Bianchi. She worked in intelligence as a corporal in the Soviet Army. In From Russia With Love, she was assigned to work as a cipher in the Soviet consulate in Istanbul. However, she was manipulated by the shadowy evil organization known as SPECTRE to destroy MI6. Tatiana started off as a character that was caring and sweet which sincerely made fans wanting to root for her to fall head over heels with Bond. Was she a villain? Was she an ally? Tatiana just could not make up her mind. Many would consider her as an innocent type of woman compared to many other Bond girls. In the end, she saves Bond and their mission is accomplished. The sex tape that they were blackmailed with is cast off into the canal as the two share a romantic moment once more.  6. Anya Amasova (The Spy Who Loved Me) United Artists It is not common for Bond to stumble upon a girl who’s a professional peer. One such Bond girl was Anya Amasova, portrayed by Barbara Bach. Anya was also a secret agent for the Russians. The film starts with both Bond and Anya leaving their lovers after being called to meet their respective superiors to work the same mission, albeit in a non-collaborative fashion. They only crossed paths while both working independently on a case regarding missing nuclear submarines. The two decide to join forces and end up working together and fighting against a common enemy. Anya was equally effective, intelligent, and as brilliant an agent as Bond, but of course, it is a prerequisite for every Bond girl to be saved by the title character at some point in the film. Without putting that factor into account, Anya was more than capable of handling all her spy issues on her own. She was a brilliantly intelligent character. 5. Xenia Onatopp (Goldeneye) United Artists If there was ever an award for the baddest Bond girl ever, then Famke Janssen’s Xenia Onatopp would have won it, hands down. Describing her as a cheerful sociopath is an understatement, with Onatopp a woman who seems to enjoy pain. She hates losing, but enjoys pain, regardless of if it is inflicted on others or unto herself. For those who might have forgotten, a scene showcasing a raunchy and brutal make-out at a spa between Bond and Onatopp would be a graphic reminder of just how much this lady may have lost some of her marbles. She intimidates and dishes out pain like it is part of lovemaking. Whether it’s a stab to the belly with a knife or a longing kiss, this diabolically mad lady enjoys it either way. The simple verdict is Xenia is just bad to the bone and with that, there is just no way for her to win over Bond and convince him to her side. 4. Teresa di Vicenzo (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service) United Artists This particular Bond girl is probably the most character-defining Bond girl on this list since she was able to do what every other Bond girl failed: she put a ring on the man’s finger and took his last name. Before becoming Mrs. Bond, Tracy was known as Contessa Teresa “Tracy” di Vicenzo and her character was played by the late, great Diana Rigg. She was strong and smart and truly an intellectual equal to Bond. In the film’s final scene, while responding to Bond, who told her that he had forgotten to give her flowers, Tracy said, “Anyway you have given me a wedding present. The best I could have, a future”. Just seconds later, Blofeld shoots and kills her in a drive-by shooting. Bond’s response to her death as her body laid in his arms is traumatic, even for the viewers. It may just be one of those things that answer why Bond is never tied to another woman after that ever again. 3. Pussy Galore (Goldfinger)

Honor Blackman was the actress that played the role of Pussy Galore. The award for the Bond girl with the most sexually suggestive and outlandish name definitely belongs to Pussy Galore. Also, she was the first out and out villain to switch sides in a Bond film and ended up as part of the good guys. At the start of Goldfinger, Pussy was one of Auric Goldfinger’s hench-women. She was the pilot that was supposed to lead Goldfinger’s raid on Fort Knox, in an operation known as Operation Grand Slam. She was also portrayed as a judo expert but even those body throw down skills could not stop her from throwing herself down to Bond. At first, she was portrayed as a cold-hearted woman, but somehow, Bond was able to thaw her cold heart. 2. Honey Ryder (Dr. No) United Artists The quintessential Bond girl is without a doubt Ursula Andress’ famous character, the aptly named Honey Ryder. The breathtaking visuals of seeing Honey rise from the Caribbean Sea clad in a two-piece bikini was the image that was forced into the minds of many people when the film first appeared. Not only did this set the bar for the beautiful Bond girls after her, but Honey Ryder also set the bar for the fantasy of many male fans that watched her in the film. Honey was innocent, and she played that role down to a tee. She relied heavily on Bond’s protection. Many other future Bond girls would be able to handle a lot of issues on their own, but Honey was more than happy to let Bond be her prince charming. Dr. No was the first film to be released in the James Bond series but that iconic scene of her rising from the water has never been surpassed. 

  1. Vesper Lynd (Casino Royale) United Artists Vesper Lynd’s character was brought to life by Eva Green and is part of the more recent group of Bond girls who are extremely intelligent, calculative, and are just as deceptive as any secret agent. This is probably the Bond girl that could mold any man from a trigger-happy secret agent into someone that has the conviction to get every mission done, and done right. It is unique that Bond and Vesper started off hating each other’s guts, with both finding each other’s personality as obnoxious and irritating. Over the course of the film, we see that start to change.  She loved him, convinced him to leave everything behind, then betrayed him, and then saved him. Just how much of an emotional rollercoaster can one man take from a woman? Not only is Vesper Lynd a perfectly written and complex character but she was played to perfection by Eva Green. Add that to the brilliant film and you get the best Bond girl of all time.

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One of the most memorable aspects of the Bond films, besides the gadgets and action, is the Bond girls. Throughout the history of the franchise, the love interest or female companion of 007 has been a cornerstone of each film. From Ursula Andress’ stunning appearance as Honey Ryder in the first film Dr. No to the charismatic Léa Seydoux as Dr. Madeleine Swann in 2015s Spectre, the Bond girl has evolved from being 007’s plaything to a smart and independent woman who are equals of the famous spy. As the leadup to No Time to Die hypes up, we’ve gone back through the long-running spy series and picked our favorite Bond girls. 10. Solitare (Live and Let Die) United Artists The talented Jane Seymour had a stint as a Bond girl when she played a clairvoyant by the name of Solitaire. Surprisingly, the way the character was written in Ian Fleming’s novel was slightly different from what she was portrayed as in the film. In the book, Solitaire was described as a mistress to the villain, Kananga, but was portrayed as a virgin in its movie adaptation. There is probably no other Bond girl on this list whose sexual encounter with Bond actually had an impact on her as a character. As long as she stays a virgin, Solitaire maintains her clairvoyance. But we all know what happens when any girl meets Bond. It was interesting to see the consequence of her sexual encounter with Bond and the loss of her ability as part of the storyline. Solitaire just has a certain level of mystique that very few other Bond girls have. 9. Colonel Wai Lin (Tomorrow Never Dies) United Artists Portrayed by Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh, who is famed for many of her roles in Hong Kong action and kung-fu flicks, Colonel Wai Lin is another Bond girl who is not the typical Bond girl. In the film, Wai Lin and Bond are forced to team up to stop a common foe by the name of Elliot Carver, who plotted a regime change in China. It would not be too much to say that in Tomorrow Never Dies, she does most of the ass-kicking. Colonel Wai Lin is easily the most skillful of all the Bond girls when it comes to martial arts. Watching Tomorrow Never Dies would make you think that this is probably Bond’s best Bond girl pairing if they ever decide to make a buddy-cop version of the franchise. In a rare combination of great character and great actor, Colonel Wai Lin is indeed a rarity among the Bond girls. 8. Octopussy (Octopussy) United Artists The characterization of Maud Adams Octopussy is a feminist enigma. On one hand, she embodies the figure of a self-made wealthy woman who owns her own jewel smuggling ring, consisting of only women. On the other hand, a name like Octopussy would have feminists shaking their heads but those ridiculous names were all a part of the Bond fun. The recipe, however, makes for one of the most iconic Bond girls ever. With a name like Octopussy, it’s something that once you hear it, it can never leave your head. Here we see a more complex character and one that is a hugely successful criminal. It was also notable for being one of the oldest Bond girls ever as Adams was 37 when she played the role. That makes her the second oldest bond girl ever after Honor Blackman in Goldfinger. The character plays a common role in Bond films of the criminal who is turned to the good side by Bond. It’s a role that is brilliantly played by the sultry Maud Adams. 7. Tatiana Romanova (From Russia With Love) United Artists Tatiana Romanova was played by Daniela Bianchi. She worked in intelligence as a corporal in the Soviet Army. In From Russia With Love, she was assigned to work as a cipher in the Soviet consulate in Istanbul. However, she was manipulated by the shadowy evil organization known as SPECTRE to destroy MI6. Tatiana started off as a character that was caring and sweet which sincerely made fans wanting to root for her to fall head over heels with Bond. Was she a villain? Was she an ally? Tatiana just could not make up her mind. Many would consider her as an innocent type of woman compared to many other Bond girls. In the end, she saves Bond and their mission is accomplished. The sex tape that they were blackmailed with is cast off into the canal as the two share a romantic moment once more.  6. Anya Amasova (The Spy Who Loved Me) United Artists It is not common for Bond to stumble upon a girl who’s a professional peer. One such Bond girl was Anya Amasova, portrayed by Barbara Bach. Anya was also a secret agent for the Russians. The film starts with both Bond and Anya leaving their lovers after being called to meet their respective superiors to work the same mission, albeit in a non-collaborative fashion. They only crossed paths while both working independently on a case regarding missing nuclear submarines. The two decide to join forces and end up working together and fighting against a common enemy. Anya was equally effective, intelligent, and as brilliant an agent as Bond, but of course, it is a prerequisite for every Bond girl to be saved by the title character at some point in the film. Without putting that factor into account, Anya was more than capable of handling all her spy issues on her own. She was a brilliantly intelligent character. 5. Xenia Onatopp (Goldeneye) United Artists If there was ever an award for the baddest Bond girl ever, then Famke Janssen’s Xenia Onatopp would have won it, hands down. Describing her as a cheerful sociopath is an understatement, with Onatopp a woman who seems to enjoy pain. She hates losing, but enjoys pain, regardless of if it is inflicted on others or unto herself. For those who might have forgotten, a scene showcasing a raunchy and brutal make-out at a spa between Bond and Onatopp would be a graphic reminder of just how much this lady may have lost some of her marbles. She intimidates and dishes out pain like it is part of lovemaking. Whether it’s a stab to the belly with a knife or a longing kiss, this diabolically mad lady enjoys it either way. The simple verdict is Xenia is just bad to the bone and with that, there is just no way for her to win over Bond and convince him to her side. 4. Teresa di Vicenzo (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service) United Artists This particular Bond girl is probably the most character-defining Bond girl on this list since she was able to do what every other Bond girl failed: she put a ring on the man’s finger and took his last name. Before becoming Mrs. Bond, Tracy was known as Contessa Teresa “Tracy” di Vicenzo and her character was played by the late, great Diana Rigg. She was strong and smart and truly an intellectual equal to Bond. In the film’s final scene, while responding to Bond, who told her that he had forgotten to give her flowers, Tracy said, “Anyway you have given me a wedding present. The best I could have, a future”. Just seconds later, Blofeld shoots and kills her in a drive-by shooting. Bond’s response to her death as her body laid in his arms is traumatic, even for the viewers. It may just be one of those things that answer why Bond is never tied to another woman after that ever again. 3. Pussy Galore (Goldfinger)

Honor Blackman was the actress that played the role of Pussy Galore. The award for the Bond girl with the most sexually suggestive and outlandish name definitely belongs to Pussy Galore. Also, she was the first out and out villain to switch sides in a Bond film and ended up as part of the good guys. At the start of Goldfinger, Pussy was one of Auric Goldfinger’s hench-women. She was the pilot that was supposed to lead Goldfinger’s raid on Fort Knox, in an operation known as Operation Grand Slam. She was also portrayed as a judo expert but even those body throw down skills could not stop her from throwing herself down to Bond. At first, she was portrayed as a cold-hearted woman, but somehow, Bond was able to thaw her cold heart. 2. Honey Ryder (Dr. No) United Artists The quintessential Bond girl is without a doubt Ursula Andress’ famous character, the aptly named Honey Ryder. The breathtaking visuals of seeing Honey rise from the Caribbean Sea clad in a two-piece bikini was the image that was forced into the minds of many people when the film first appeared. Not only did this set the bar for the beautiful Bond girls after her, but Honey Ryder also set the bar for the fantasy of many male fans that watched her in the film. Honey was innocent, and she played that role down to a tee. She relied heavily on Bond’s protection. Many other future Bond girls would be able to handle a lot of issues on their own, but Honey was more than happy to let Bond be her prince charming. Dr. No was the first film to be released in the James Bond series but that iconic scene of her rising from the water has never been surpassed. 

  1. Vesper Lynd (Casino Royale) United Artists Vesper Lynd’s character was brought to life by Eva Green and is part of the more recent group of Bond girls who are extremely intelligent, calculative, and are just as deceptive as any secret agent. This is probably the Bond girl that could mold any man from a trigger-happy secret agent into someone that has the conviction to get every mission done, and done right. It is unique that Bond and Vesper started off hating each other’s guts, with both finding each other’s personality as obnoxious and irritating. Over the course of the film, we see that start to change.  She loved him, convinced him to leave everything behind, then betrayed him, and then saved him. Just how much of an emotional rollercoaster can one man take from a woman? Not only is Vesper Lynd a perfectly written and complex character but she was played to perfection by Eva Green. Add that to the brilliant film and you get the best Bond girl of all time.

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One of the most memorable aspects of the Bond films, besides the gadgets and action, is the Bond girls. Throughout the history of the franchise, the love interest or female companion of 007 has been a cornerstone of each film. From Ursula Andress’ stunning appearance as Honey Ryder in the first film Dr. No to the charismatic Léa Seydoux as Dr. Madeleine Swann in 2015s Spectre, the Bond girl has evolved from being 007’s plaything to a smart and independent woman who are equals of the famous spy.

As the leadup to No Time to Die hypes up, we’ve gone back through the long-running spy series and picked our favorite Bond girls.

10. Solitare (Live and Let Die)

United Artists

The talented Jane Seymour had a stint as a Bond girl when she played a clairvoyant by the name of Solitaire.

Surprisingly, the way the character was written in Ian Fleming’s novel was slightly different from what she was portrayed as in the film. In the book, Solitaire was described as a mistress to the villain, Kananga, but was portrayed as a virgin in its movie adaptation.

There is probably no other Bond girl on this list whose sexual encounter with Bond actually had an impact on her as a character. As long as she stays a virgin, Solitaire maintains her clairvoyance. But we all know what happens when any girl meets Bond.

It was interesting to see the consequence of her sexual encounter with Bond and the loss of her ability as part of the storyline. Solitaire just has a certain level of mystique that very few other Bond girls have.

9. Colonel Wai Lin (Tomorrow Never Dies)

Portrayed by Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh, who is famed for many of her roles in Hong Kong action and kung-fu flicks, Colonel Wai Lin is another Bond girl who is not the typical Bond girl.

In the film, Wai Lin and Bond are forced to team up to stop a common foe by the name of Elliot Carver, who plotted a regime change in China. It would not be too much to say that in Tomorrow Never Dies, she does most of the ass-kicking.

Colonel Wai Lin is easily the most skillful of all the Bond girls when it comes to martial arts. Watching Tomorrow Never Dies would make you think that this is probably Bond’s best Bond girl pairing if they ever decide to make a buddy-cop version of the franchise.

In a rare combination of great character and great actor, Colonel Wai Lin is indeed a rarity among the Bond girls.

8. Octopussy (Octopussy)

The characterization of Maud Adams Octopussy is a feminist enigma. On one hand, she embodies the figure of a self-made wealthy woman who owns her own jewel smuggling ring, consisting of only women. On the other hand, a name like Octopussy would have feminists shaking their heads but those ridiculous names were all a part of the Bond fun.

The recipe, however, makes for one of the most iconic Bond girls ever. With a name like Octopussy, it’s something that once you hear it, it can never leave your head. Here we see a more complex character and one that is a hugely successful criminal.

It was also notable for being one of the oldest Bond girls ever as Adams was 37 when she played the role. That makes her the second oldest bond girl ever after Honor Blackman in Goldfinger.

The character plays a common role in Bond films of the criminal who is turned to the good side by Bond. It’s a role that is brilliantly played by the sultry Maud Adams.

7. Tatiana Romanova (From Russia With Love)

Tatiana Romanova was played by Daniela Bianchi. She worked in intelligence as a corporal in the Soviet Army. In From Russia With Love, she was assigned to work as a cipher in the Soviet consulate in Istanbul.

However, she was manipulated by the shadowy evil organization known as SPECTRE to destroy MI6. Tatiana started off as a character that was caring and sweet which sincerely made fans wanting to root for her to fall head over heels with Bond.

Was she a villain? Was she an ally? Tatiana just could not make up her mind. Many would consider her as an innocent type of woman compared to many other Bond girls.

In the end, she saves Bond and their mission is accomplished. The sex tape that they were blackmailed with is cast off into the canal as the two share a romantic moment once more. 

6. Anya Amasova (The Spy Who Loved Me)

It is not common for Bond to stumble upon a girl who’s a professional peer. One such Bond girl was Anya Amasova, portrayed by Barbara Bach.

Anya was also a secret agent for the Russians. The film starts with both Bond and Anya leaving their lovers after being called to meet their respective superiors to work the same mission, albeit in a non-collaborative fashion.

They only crossed paths while both working independently on a case regarding missing nuclear submarines. The two decide to join forces and end up working together and fighting against a common enemy.

Anya was equally effective, intelligent, and as brilliant an agent as Bond, but of course, it is a prerequisite for every Bond girl to be saved by the title character at some point in the film.

Without putting that factor into account, Anya was more than capable of handling all her spy issues on her own. She was a brilliantly intelligent character.

5. Xenia Onatopp (Goldeneye)

If there was ever an award for the baddest Bond girl ever, then Famke Janssen’s Xenia Onatopp would have won it, hands down.

Describing her as a cheerful sociopath is an understatement, with Onatopp a woman who seems to enjoy pain. She hates losing, but enjoys pain, regardless of if it is inflicted on others or unto herself.

For those who might have forgotten, a scene showcasing a raunchy and brutal make-out at a spa between Bond and Onatopp would be a graphic reminder of just how much this lady may have lost some of her marbles.

She intimidates and dishes out pain like it is part of lovemaking. Whether it’s a stab to the belly with a knife or a longing kiss, this diabolically mad lady enjoys it either way. The simple verdict is Xenia is just bad to the bone and with that, there is just no way for her to win over Bond and convince him to her side.

4. Teresa di Vicenzo (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service)

This particular Bond girl is probably the most character-defining Bond girl on this list since she was able to do what every other Bond girl failed: she put a ring on the man’s finger and took his last name.

Before becoming Mrs. Bond, Tracy was known as Contessa Teresa “Tracy” di Vicenzo and her character was played by the late, great Diana Rigg. She was strong and smart and truly an intellectual equal to Bond.

In the film’s final scene, while responding to Bond, who told her that he had forgotten to give her flowers, Tracy said, “Anyway you have given me a wedding present. The best I could have, a future”.

Just seconds later, Blofeld shoots and kills her in a drive-by shooting. Bond’s response to her death as her body laid in his arms is traumatic, even for the viewers. It may just be one of those things that answer why Bond is never tied to another woman after that ever again.

3. Pussy Galore (Goldfinger)

Honor Blackman was the actress that played the role of Pussy Galore. The award for the Bond girl with the most sexually suggestive and outlandish name definitely belongs to Pussy Galore.

Also, she was the first out and out villain to switch sides in a Bond film and ended up as part of the good guys. At the start of Goldfinger, Pussy was one of Auric Goldfinger’s hench-women. She was the pilot that was supposed to lead Goldfinger’s raid on Fort Knox, in an operation known as Operation Grand Slam.

She was also portrayed as a judo expert but even those body throw down skills could not stop her from throwing herself down to Bond. At first, she was portrayed as a cold-hearted woman, but somehow, Bond was able to thaw her cold heart.

2. Honey Ryder (Dr. No)

The quintessential Bond girl is without a doubt Ursula Andress’ famous character, the aptly named Honey Ryder. The breathtaking visuals of seeing Honey rise from the Caribbean Sea clad in a two-piece bikini was the image that was forced into the minds of many people when the film first appeared.

Not only did this set the bar for the beautiful Bond girls after her, but Honey Ryder also set the bar for the fantasy of many male fans that watched her in the film. Honey was innocent, and she played that role down to a tee.

She relied heavily on Bond’s protection. Many other future Bond girls would be able to handle a lot of issues on their own, but Honey was more than happy to let Bond be her prince charming.

Dr. No was the first film to be released in the James Bond series but that iconic scene of her rising from the water has never been surpassed. 

1. Vesper Lynd (Casino Royale)

Vesper Lynd’s character was brought to life by Eva Green and is part of the more recent group of Bond girls who are extremely intelligent, calculative, and are just as deceptive as any secret agent.

This is probably the Bond girl that could mold any man from a trigger-happy secret agent into someone that has the conviction to get every mission done, and done right.

It is unique that Bond and Vesper started off hating each other’s guts, with both finding each other’s personality as obnoxious and irritating. Over the course of the film, we see that start to change. 

She loved him, convinced him to leave everything behind, then betrayed him, and then saved him. Just how much of an emotional rollercoaster can one man take from a woman?

Not only is Vesper Lynd a perfectly written and complex character but she was played to perfection by Eva Green. Add that to the brilliant film and you get the best Bond girl of all time.

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