GoldenEye star Famke Janssen admits to finding Bond Girl title ‘demeaning’
James Bond star says she was reluctant to accept iconic role
- Famke Janssen, who played Xenia Onatopp in the 1995 James Bond film GoldenEye, has stated she always found the "Bond Girl" title "demeaning".
- The Dutch actor, also known for the X-Men franchise, admitted she was initially reluctant to accept the role, which marked Pierce Brosnan's debut as 007.
- Janssen revealed she improvised many of her character's personality quirks to make Xenia Onatopp unforgettable and stand out from traditional Bond Girls.
- She recounted facing stereotypes about her acting ability due to her past as a model and her high-profile Bond role, having to fight for less glamorous parts.
- Janssen is currently starring in the Netflix comedy-drama Amsterdam Empire, where she speaks entirely Dutch on screen for the first time in her career.