As Daniel Craig’s time playing the iconic character comes to a close, the horizons for the franchise’s so-called “Bond girl” have never been more wide open. No Time to Die, written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, sees Lashana Lynch play the first Black woman 007, and Ana de Armas’ role as Paloma has already been heralded as one of the best parts of the film. Though the road through Bond girl history is paved with some questionable character names (see “Pussy Galore”) and every sexist and racist stereotype out there, each performance contributed to the persona’s evolution. That said, here are 42 of the most influential Bond girls ever. Read More |