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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.
Daniel Craig and Ana de Armas in No Time to Die | Eon ProductionsSo, 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
Diana Rigg as Countess Tracy di Vicenzo from On Her Majesty’s Secret Service | Eon ProductionsDaniel Craig’s revealed his favorite Bond girl, and it’s neither Ana de Armas nor Eva Green. In a surprising twist, Craig named On Her Majesty’s Secret Service star Diana Rigg as 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 with George 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.
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 and Léa Seydoux’s Madeleine Swann as integral to the storyline—sometimes even haunting Bond across multiple films.
Daniel Craig stars as James Bond in Skyfall | Credit: MGM/Eon ProductionsDespite 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 in On 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.
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 as Q in the James Bond films | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer PicturesBen Whishaw, who charmed fans as Q in three James Bond films, 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 25 James Bond films, previously played by Desmond Llewelyn and John Cleese. While Whishaw’s unsure of his future with the franchise, he believes a fresh “new lease of life” is in order.
Rumors continue to swirl around Avengers star Aaron Taylor-Johnson as a potential new Bond.
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service is available to watch on Apple TV & Amazon Prime.
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