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When it comes to Bond girls, Daniel Craig has a favorite—and surprise, it’s not Ana de Armas or Eva Green. In fact, this particular Bond girl was so iconic that she almost overshadowed the entire movie. Now, that’s saying something! Craig, who’s seen his fair share of powerful women in the 007 universe, revealed a surprising pick that made jaws drop.
So, who’s the lucky lady that outshined the action, the intrigue, and even James Bond himself? Let’s just say she was nearly bigger than the film. Ready to uncover who stole the spotlight? Buckle up, because this revelation is about to shake the Bond fandom!
Diana Rigg: The Bond Girl Who Outshone Even 007, Says Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig’s revealed his favorite Bond girl, and it’s neitherAna de ArmasnorEva Green. In a surprising twist, Craig namedOn Her Majesty’s Secret ServicestarDiana Riggas the Bond girl who“was nearly bigger than the movie.”Craig didn’t hesitate when asked by David Sheff, giving a nod to Rigg’s portrayal of Countess Tracy Di Vicenzo—James Bond’s only wife.He asserted,
She was good in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. She was the one ‘Bond girl’ who was nearly bigger than the movie.
Rigg’s role in the 1969 film broke the mold. She wasn’t just eye candy or a fleeting romantic interest like the Bond girls before her. Instead, she was a formidable force, teaming up withGeorge Lazenby’s Bond to take on Spectre. Tracy even made Bond history as the first character to marry 007. Unfortunately, their newlywed bliss was cut short when Tracy was tragically gunned down before the credits rolled.
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The evolution of the Bond girl was already starting to unfold during Rigg’s era, but Daniel Craig’s time as 007 brought it to the forefront. Gone were the days when Bond girls were mere conquests or eye candy. Craig’s five-film tenure showcased female characters like Eva Green’s Vesper Lynd andLéa Seydoux’s Madeleine Swann as integral to the storyline—sometimes even haunting Bond across multiple films.
Despite the strong performances from modern Bond women, Craig’s admiration for Rigg highlights her groundbreaking performance in a franchise that has had to adapt and modernize to stay relevant. And though her role inOn Her Majesty’s Secret Service’s often overshadowed by the film’s place in the Bond canon, her portrayal of Countess Tracy stands tall as one of the most memorable—and impactful—Bond girls of all time.
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Rigg’s Tracy may not have had a long on-screen life, but she left a legacy that resonated with Bond fans and even 007 himself.
Ben Whishaw Hints at a James Bond Reboot:“A Completely New Cast”
Ben Whishaw, who charmed fans as Q in threeJames Bondfilms, says he doesn’t expect to return now that Daniel Craig’s era has ended. Speaking with the BBC,Whishaw hinted at a franchise reboot, noting,
I think they’re going to start all over again, and with a new cast, a completely new cast. I think that’s my hunch, but I don’t know. I have no idea.
Q, Bond’s tech-savvy ally, has been a staple in 22 of the 25James Bondfilms, previously played by Desmond Llewelyn andJohn Cleese. While Whishaw’s unsure of his future with the franchise, he believes a fresh“new lease of life”is in order.
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On Her Majesty’s Secret Serviceis available to watch on Apple TV & Amazon Prime.
Heena Singh
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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.
