Rosamund Pike, Die Another Day
Die Another Day (2002) was not only one of the best James Bond movies out there but it was also the first major role given for Rosamund Pike. For this film, she played the role of the infamous Miranda Frost. She also appeared in Pride & Prejudice and other blockbuster hits. Rosamund Pike’s most smashing movie came later in 2014. Her first real Hollywood success was for the Gone Girl. She received nominations for an Oscar and a Golden Globe for her role in this film. One lesson that we had learned as we read this article was that being featured in a James Bond movie was never a bad idea.

Rosamund Pike, Die Another Day
Gemma Arterton, Quantum of Solace
Gemma Arterton partnered with Daniel Craig’s James Bond. She was not a stranger when it was about playing as a powerful female role. She even acted the coveted role of Strawberry Fields in Quantum of Solace which was a sequel to Casino Royale. This was reported to be one of the highest-grossing James Bond movies of all time. Gemma Arterton had appeared in a few movie roles that were usually steeped in historical antiquity. Some of these were Byzantium, Clash of Titans, and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

Gemma Arterton, Quantum of Solace