Bond girls have a reputation that precedes them; mysterious, sexy and highly desirable. As far as Bond girls go, Ursula Andress is perhaps the most famous. Whenever there is a list of “best bikini moments” Ursula is a mainstay, wearing the cream bikini which is iconic in its own right.
Appearing as Honey Ryder in the first Bond film, “Dr. No,” Andress is of Swiss origin. She enjoyed success in Hollywood and Italy and is remembered for her film legacy and enduring beauty. The veteran actress has since retired from her acting and modeling careers, though will forever be known as ‘the ultimate Bond girl.’
Jennifer Connelly
Pre-acting fame, Connelly was, (of course) a child model. With those stunning green eyes, which are only seen on 2% of the world’s population, we’re not surprised. Born in New York, Connelly is best known for her part in the musical fantasy film "Labyrinth" alongside the late David Bowie. The film gave her the exposure to build a career on, with notable performances in "Dark City," "Requiem for a Dream," as well as "A Beautiful Mind."
A champion of human rights and providing all with access to clean water and shelter, Connelly has a heart as great as her beauty. Recently, she made headlines, upon the announcement of a sequel to the classic film "Top Gun," co-starring with Tom Cruise. 2020 is going to be a big year for Connelly it seems!
Sasha Alexander
“I actually wanted to be an exotic dancer, but that didn’t work out, so I thought I’d take on acting.” Wise choice Sasha, and perhaps a more lucrative choice! Born Suzana S. Drobnjaković Ponti, the first thing that had to go was that Serbian tongue-twister name! With a more Hollywood-appropriate name, Sasha Alexander went on to play Gretchen Witter on "Dawson’s Creek," as well as starring in "Yes Man" and "He’s Just Not That Into You."
More recently, Sasha appeared in "Shameless" as well as on Rizzoli & Isles, where she plays Dr. Maura Isles alongside Angie Harmon, who you might remember from our list earlier!
Elisabeth Shue
Elisabeth Shue had a somewhat troubled upbringing, with her parents filing for divorce and subsequently turning to substances to ease the transition. However, it seems from these tough experiences, she amassed the strength and maturity to make a career out of acting. Her first significant role was in the series "Call to Glory," which, ironically enough, was the part which shot her to fame, soon after starring in "The Karate Kid."
Shue was frequently the ‘good guy’s trophy’ at the end of a film, such as in "Cocktail." This did change though, with her roles in "Link," "Adventures in Babysitting" and "Back to the Future" forging a career for Shue. Appearing in "The Saint" with Val Kilmer proved once more that Shue was an actress with versatility. She has since gone on to star in "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" as Julie Finlay for three seasons.
Melissa Sue Anderson
American-Canadian actress Melissa Sue Anderson has come a long way from Berkeley, California. Beginning her career as a child actress, Sue went on to appear in a slew of TV commercials. After an episode of "Bewitched," she landed the role of Mary Ingalls on "Little House on the Prairie."
With over 50 film credits as an actress, Melissa Sue Anderson has starred in "Midnight Offerings," "Happy Birthday to Me," and "Which Mother Is Mine?" With an estimated net worth of around $1.5 million, the blue-eyed beauty has successfully managed to keep her life out of the media spotlight. There seems to be no slowing down for Anderson, with the film "The Con Is On" released in mid-2018.