Andress Ursula is an actress who was forever destined to be remembered by the audience as the first girlfriend of the legendary Bond. The 79-year-old star has now over 40 paintings to her credit, but none of them could repeat the success of Doctor No. So, what roles did the dazzling blonde from Switzerland play, what is known about her past and present?
Andress Ursula: biography
Bern is the city where the first companion of the famous spy was born in 1936. Andress Ursula became the fifth daughter of her parents. In addition, the couple already had a son. The family professed Protestantism, was not rich. The housewife mother had Italian roots, the official father was German by nationality.
As a child, the future movie star was withdrawn, avoiding communication with strangers, but gradually it passed. Ursula did not dream of the stage at all, her passion has always been traveling.
Having received a matriculation certificate, the girl moved for some time to the capital of France, took lessons theredrawing and dancing. Then Andress Ursula moved to Rome, where for some time she tried herself in the modeling business, using an attractive appearance. However, this occupation quickly bored her.
First steps to success
Andress Ursula first appeared in a film in 1955, it was the picture "The Adventures of Giacomo Casanova". The actress signed a contract with one of the local film studios. For several years, she appeared in low-budget frivolous comedies, in most cases these were massive scenes, episodic roles. The absence of serious offers did not bother the girl, since she did not feel much desire to work, preferring to enjoy life.
Ursula was advised to test her abilities in Hollywood by Marlon Brando, whom she met by chance in Rome. The actor helped Bond's future girlfriend sign a contract with one of the Hollywood film studios, which allowed her to move to the United States. However, Andress still had no desire to act. In addition, the girl did not speak English well, constantly putting off learning the language.
Star role
No one can say whether the audience would have known about the existence of the actress, do not become a friend of James Bond Ursula Andress. The filmography of the lady in 1961 acquired the painting "Doctor No". According to rumors, Terence Young, who made the first film about the adventures of the cult spy, selected an unknown girl for the role of Bond's girlfriend in order to cut costs.
Interestingly, the fee received by the actress was only 10 thousand dollars. However, notit is possible that the decisive factor was the spectacular appearance that Ursula Andress possessed. You can admire the photo below.
All fans of Bond stories will forever remember the scene in which the fatal beauty emerges from the sea, dressed in a miniature snow-white swimsuit. This "exit" presented the beauty with the title of a sex symbol of the 60s, journalists began to call her the English Venus. Interestingly, even now, viewers consider her the most spectacular spy girlfriend, which is confirmed by polls.
Best Star Movies
Ursula Andress in her youth played not only in "Dr. No", which gave her the status of a sex symbol. Fans have the opportunity to admire the star in the comedy "What's New, Kitty", which was released in 1965. Her partners on the set were such stars of the 60s as Woody Allen. It was a story about Don Juan Michael, who is not able to meet with one girl. A young man is forced to visit a psychologist, not knowing that the doctor himself needs help.
Fantastic thriller with her participation "The Tenth Victim", released in the same year, was also a great success. The bullet-shooting bra worn by Ursula Andress throughout the film helped confirm the girl's status as a sex symbol. The action of the picture takes place in the distant future, the inhabitants of which are addicted to the game of murder.
In 1965, the actress also starred in the film "She", embodying the image of an immortal warrior who controls an ancient tribe. Of course, these are not all good tapes in whichAndress took off. However, her frivolous attitude to work, lack of acting talent prevented her from achieving serious success in Hollywood. The end of the Bond girl's career came in shooting in European films, often little known.
Private life
In 1957, Ursula married actor John Derek, who never achieved fame and later retrained as a director. The couple lived together for about 9 years, breaking up in 1966 and maintaining friendly relations. Then the actress had a stormy romance with Belmondo, which lasted about 7 years.
The star dated Sean Connery, Warren Beatty, Marlon Brando and many other famous gossip characters. The only son of a spy girl was born by her from actor Harry Hamlin, who was 16 years younger than her. This relationship soon tired the star, which led to a breakup.
Even at 79 years old, Ursula Andress manages to maintain an attractive appearance. The photo above will make sure of this.
