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As the world’s media reports that Aaron Taylor Johnson has officially been offered the role of the next James Bond, speculation is heating up about who the next Bond girl might be, with bookmakers in the UK and US starting to share the odds of each candidate scoring the part.
So which women have emerged as the front runners, and whose shoes are they filling? We take a look at some of the most iconic Bond girls of all time – and who might be next.
Who are the most iconic Bond girls?
Whoever lands the part of 007’s new sidekick/love interest has big shoes to fill. Since 1962 there have been dozens of Bond girls who became iconic in their own way. Needless to say, the antiquated tradition has been given something of a spring clean over the years. But with our most forgiving eyes on, here are some of the most memorable …
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Ursula Andress
Swiss actress and model Ursula Andress was quite literally the original Bond girl, starring as Honey Ryder opposite Sean Connery in Dr No. The image of her emerging from the sea in a bikini after snorkelling for giant seashells remains one of the most iconic in film history, and was even mimicked in tribute by another brilliant Bond girl, Halle Berry, in 2002’s Die Another Day.8 stars who hit back at the paparazzi after being harassed, from Britney to Ye
Grace Jones
Jamaican singer and model Grace Jones’ statuesque figure meant she made it onto the original movie poster for the misfiring A View To A Kill. Standing back-to-back with an ageing Roger Moore and coolly smoking a cigarette, the tagline read “Has James Bond finally met his match?”. Variety rightly listed her among its most unforgettable Bond girls as a result.
Michelle Yeoh
Starring as Wai Lin in 1997’s Tomorrow Never Dies, Malaysian-born Yeoh brought her martial arts prowess to the film and showed the world that 007’s sidekick can be just as – if not more – badass than the man himself. “She outfights and outshines Bond in all the scenes they share together,” author Lisa Funnell, told Variety.How does Michelle Yeoh look so young? Her diet, skincare and fitness routine, revealed
Eva Green
Eva Green’s Vesper Lynd will go down in history as one of the most complex and developed female characters in the franchise (OK, not a high bar, granted), when the producers brought in Daniel Craig as an altogether more well-rounded Bond to fall in love with her.And who is tipped to be the next Bond girl?
Everyone from Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor to Saoirse Ronan and Sydney Sweeney and have been named in conjunction with the role in recent weeks, and while Bond producer Barbara Broccoli remains tight lipped about who might be next, a handful of names have nevertheless risen to the top …
Jodie Comer
As of writing, the odds of Killing Eve actress Jodie Comer becoming one of the next Bond girls is at 4/1, according to Betway. And while we think she’d be Grace Jones-level badass in any new film, we can’t help thinking it would be a step backwards to be anyone’s sidekick after playing Villanelle.
Michelle Keegan
A little-known UK soap actress until she played the lead in Netflix’s Fool Me Once, Michelle Keegan has been tipped as the next Bond girl by several British media outlets. Even her husband weighed in, saying: “She’s such a down to earth girl … that when she reads news that she is in the running to be the next Bond Girl, she’s like, ‘Nah no chance, I’m not having it!’ But then when you think about it, why not! They’ve put her in the mix with Jodie Comer … just imagine if Michelle is the next Bond Girl.”Meet Cillian Murphy’s ultra-private family – including his lookalike son, Aran
Florence Pugh
In early April a new name entered the fray – and it’s not hard to see why. Now with odds of 2/1 according to British media, Florence Pugh has emerged as the front runner after her star turns in everything from Dune and Oppenheimer to Lady Macbeth. What’s more, she’s already worked with Aaron Taylor-Johnson on Netflix’s Outlaw/King back in 2018 – could a reunion be on the cards?
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