James Bond

Daniel Craig transforms into his suited-up secret agent alter ego for the third time in the latest James Bond installment, Skyfall, out this month. But where would James Bond be without his girls? Skyfall stays true to the series with the addition of two women joining the ranks of iconic Bond girls. French actress Bérénice Marlohe plays Sévérine, who may or may not be on Bond's side. And Britain's Naomie Harris stars as Eve, Bond's sexy coagent in the Secret Service. Last year the very first Bond girl, Linda Christian, passed away at 87. She played Valerie Mathis in the 1954 TV adaptation of Casino Royale before James Bond films hit the big screen.

There have been countless Bond girls over the years, from Pussy Galore to Mary Goodnight to Strawberry Fields, and the most iconic 007 femme fatale would probably be bikini-clad Ursula Andress, who played Honey Ryder in the first James Bond film, Dr. No, in 1962. See the bodacious ladies who've wielded guns, showed off their assets, and bedded Bond for the last 50-plus years!

It's been a big week for premieres this time round, with two major films each being introduced on opposite sides of the world. In Los Angeles, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson took to the red carpet to promote final Twilight film, Breaking Dawn Part 2, while over here in Sydney Daniel Craig and his leading ladies Naomie Harris and Berenice Marlohe showed off new Bond film, Skyfall. It wasn't just premiere's keeping celebrities busy — we watched Taylor Swift do her thing on stage at the MTV Europe Music Awards while her ex, Jake Gyllenhaal, showed off his mystery girlfriend as they held hands walking around New York. Then there was the fashionable event that was the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards (where Emma Stone was a total knockout) and a sighting of the cute Garner-Affleck family — sans one member. There's a whole lot more to see, so click through and catch up on the week that was!

Gloomy weather didn’t stop hundreds of people from lining the streets around the State Theatre in Sydney to get a glimpse of current James Bond portrayer Daniel Craig last night. In town to promote the latest instalment, Skyfall (out Nov. 22), with beautiful Bond girls Naomie Harris and Bérénice Marlohe, a Tom Ford-clad Daniel was the first star to arrive at the Australian premiere, and he split his time between media interviews and meeting with fans who had waited for hours across the road. He’s been called the hottest Bond ever, but when asked how he feels about his sex symbol status he said he was “very embarrassed.” He also told us that it was difficult to unwind at the end of shoot days, saying, “You don’t. There’s no time to unwind, unfortunately. I live and breathe it while I’m doing it.”

Bérénice, who looked radiant in purple J. Mendel, was excited to be in Australia after learning about the country through a Disney movie as a child, and told us how music helped her get into character as Séverine. Naomie, in a Margiela dress and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, spilled on her favourite new skill that she learned in preparation for the role of agent Eve, as well as why she’s loved doing the press tour.

• Bérénice on coming to Australia: “I love it. I had just one afternoon to do a quick view, unfortunately. Since I was a kid I was fascinated with New Zealand and Australia because I saw [Disney characters] Bernard and Bianca at the land of the kangaroos when I was a kid! I was just fascinated, like wow — this nature, these landscapes, and how do you call the beautiful orange mountain? Ayers Rock. I remember the two mouse characters being on an eagle flying over that [in The Rescuers Down Under]! And I thought, ‘One day I have to go there, definitely.’”
• Bérénice on lighter moments during the filming of intense scenes: “It was so funny before the shower scene. Daniel and I, we love to laugh all the time, and at one point, when I was in between takes, I was singing in the shower. [Director] Sam [Mendes] goes, ‘Oh, you’re singing!’ And Daniel would arrive and do some impersonation of other people and he was so funny.”
• Naomie on memorable moments of the international press tour: “I think the fact that fact that we’ve really gotten to bond — no pun intended! When you’re filming and everybody’s doing different things — for instance, I didn’t know Bérénice, because I never had any scenes with her in the movie, but obviously doing this tour we get to really know each other, which is fantastic.”

What a fun week it's been! We really have been lucky ladies this week, hitting up celeb-studded parties (like the CLEO Swim Party), getting to view new fashion collections before they hit the shelves (wait 'til you see Country Road's latest offerings!), getting spoiled with cakes and getting to try any new beauty products that come our way. In between the fun, we were nose to the keyboard, bashing out gallery after gallery of various events, like Ryan Gosling's birthday

Skyfall is landing in cinemas next week (Nov. 22), and we've got Bond on the brain. The franchise hit a significant marker this year, celebrating 50 years since Sean Connery first uttered, "Bond, James Bond," in the series' first film, Dr. No. Connery may have been the first, but he's only one of six actors to portray the special agent. With reigning champ Daniel Craig set to reprise the role as 007 in two more upcoming films, we're looking back at all the big-screen Bonds. Check out their most memorable moments, and let us know which Bond you'd want to be saved by.

Sometimes they're naughty, sometimes they're nice, but Bond girls are always beautiful and seductive. The women can be toting guns with very little makeup in one scene or all dolled up for a glamorous night out in the next (and even at times a bit . . . ahem, dishevelled). The film franchise celebrates 50 years with the release of Skyfall this week, and the newest women in 007's life are just as sultry as expected. Get tips to capture the classic beauty look from James Bond's many leading ladies past and present.

James Bond has a history of knowing the hottest women in the world, and with Skyfall set to hit theaters Nov. 22 in Australia, we're zoning in on his latest crush: Bérénice Marlohe. With pouty lips, legs for days, and a svelte figure, it shouldn't come as a surprise that the French actress also moonlights as a model. As the star actress in the 23rd James Bond film, Bérénice has been making a very stylish mark on the red carpet during her Skyfall premieres and photocalls around the world with Daniel Craig. Her style M.O.? Think sexy body-con dresses from the likes of Giorgio Armani, Elie Saab, and Vivienne Westwood, just to name a few. Get to know more about Bérénice in the slideshow now.

Javier Bardem teamed up with his Skyfall co-stars Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, and director Sam Mendes for a photo call in Madrid yesterday. The cast's been all over Europe in recent days, making stops in the UK, France, Italy and now Spain. Javier and Daniel dressed down in casual attire yesterday, but during last week's star-studded London premiere, they suited up to join their lovely wives, Penélope Cruz and Rachel Weisz. The latest instalment in the James Bond franchise is already breaking box office records around the globe. Skyfall made an estimated $77.7 million in international ticket sales last weekend alone. The cast is heading to the States for the North American leg of their press tour soon. They're expected on the West Coast next week, leading into the Nov. 9 US release of the film. Skyfall is released in Australia on Nov. 22.