Top Bond Girls of All Time And Why They Still Rock Today

Following her layered performance as Vesper Lynd, Eva Green has since become an increasingly sought-after actress in Hollywood. While as striking as most Bond girls, she also carries with her an intimidating aura... that ultimately ties in with a hidden, evil agenda!

Haven't seen "Spectre" yet? Watch it soon, because Monica Bellucci's nuanced performance is one of the highlights. She plays a widow whose late husband was one of Bond's victims, and shares a steamy scene with 007.

A wealthy socialite, Elektra King is a Bond girl with a troubled past, which includes being kidnapped. She woos 007, only to torture him later on in the movie: talk about "tough love!"

The original Bond girl, she was the first in a long line of beautiful women who attracted James' attention. She also has one of the memorable introductions, emerging from the ocean in a white seashell bikini.

With one of the boldest Bond girl names, Pussy Galore initially poses a challenge when 007 tries to seduce her, claiming to be "immune" to charm. Ultimately, Bond wins her over when he valiantly saves her from a plane crash.

While initially believing she and 007 are meant to kill each other, she soon forges an alliance with him and starts kicking some serious bad guy @ss. Thanks to Yeoh's committed performance, Wai Lin has since become one of the most critically well-received Bond girls.

The epitome of the term "femme fatale," Xenia takes a special satisfaction in killing men... sometimes by suffocating them with her well-toned legs. Her death results in one of Brosnan's countless witty one-liners: "She always did enjoy a good squeeze."

She is the only Bond girl to ever marry 007, partly because her position as a mafia heiress has desensitized her to violence. She is a woman torn by loss when she first meets James, and soon finds herself falling for our hero.

Hardly a damsel in distress, Anya demonstrates an assertive and independent demeanor in her position as a KGB agent. While she competes with 007 to accomplish various mission objectives, she cannot help but grow feelings for him. Scholars have argued that this Bond girl is especially groundbreaking due to the realism of her character.

Armed with a hearty amount of facial expressions and one-liners, Halle Berry uses her Oscar-winning abilities to full effect in this role. Combining a feisty personality with swift action moves, Jinx Johnson is another Bond girl not to be forgotten.