Some are extremely good at physical combat, while others evade it. A Bond girl can be feisty and independent, or docile and helpless. Bond girls have included characters who were professional cello players, astronauts, air pilots, psychiatrists, nuclear scientists, tarot readers, marine archaeologists and corporate bosses, as well as the more predictable roles of spies and villains' girlfriends. Bond girls vary greatly in terms of personality, occupation and appearance. Bond girls can also be opponents, rivals or members of enemy organisations. Bond girls have also represented the character's womanising, although this too has been toned down in recent years.īond girls fall into a number of different categories - sometimes they are women whom Bond rescues, or they are fellow agents and allies. The concept of Bond girls has evolved much over the years, and has proven one of the more controversial tropes of the Bond series - with some arguing that they should be referred to as 'Bond Women' rather than girls. They typically have unusual names, and are physically attractive. A Bond Girl is a character who portrays a significant supporting role or a love interest in a James Bond film, novel or video game.
