James Bond: Bond girls from Ursula Andress to Jill Masterson and Eva Green

With Lea Seydoux rumoured to fill the sought after female lead in the 24th James Bond film, we take a look at Bond girls through the ages
Bond girls: Andress, Masterson and Green in the film franchise
Emma Powell5 December 2014
The Weekender

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Bond just wouldn't be the same without Bond girls striding out of the ocean, seducing the 007 agent, or attempting to kill him.

Original Bond girl Honey Ryder, played by Ursula Andress – set the standard sky high for those who followed.

Her iconic white bikini scene on the beach as she emerged from the sea armed with sea shells and a pocket knife in Dr No earned her the title of the world’s best Bond girl.

From Andress to the iconic shot of golden girl Jill Masterson sprawled over a bed painted head to toe in gold paint, to Teresa di Vicenzo – the only girl to marry the eligible bachelor - through to Pussy Galore’s famous first encounter with Mr Bond in Goldfinger and the über sultry Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) in Casino Royale, the Bond girls make up one of the film industry’s most exclusive groups.

Best James Bond 007 Girls - In pictures

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With Lea Seydoux and Penelope Cruz rumoured to fill the highly sought after female lead in the 24th James Bond film, we take a look at Bond girls through the ages.

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