A man is only as powerful as his partner! The main females of the renowned 007 action films have become almost as significant as the man himself since Ursula Andress made her debut as the inaugural “Bond girl” in 1962’s Dr. No. Over 70 women have played Bond girls over the years, with the majority of them proving to be tough and independent.
“Bond has definitely evolved with Daniel [Craig], in the sense that he’s less misogynistic,” Leá Seydoux, who featured in Spectre in 2015, told Sky News before resuming her role in No Time to Die in 2021. “I believe that the female characters this time have more depth and are stronger, not just because they are skillful and powerful.”
She also mentioned how far women’s roles in Bond films have progressed. “It’s the first time a female character has returned,” she stated of her Madeleine Swann character. “In No Time to Die, we get to know her, and we learn to know Madeleine. So I think it’s a lot more intriguing in that regard.” Ana de Armas, who will star in the film in 2021, says her character is unlike any other.
“Paloma is a full-fledged character.” In September, prior to the premiere of No Time to Die, she told The Sun, “She’s definitely something different that I don’t think we’ve seen in other Bond girls in past movies.” “She’s a lot of fun to be around – really active and badass.”
