Ursula Andress, the iconic Swiss-born actress, became a global sensation with her unforgettable debut as Honey Ryder in the James Bond film Dr. No (1962), stepping from the ocean in a white bikini that instantly entered cinema history. Often hailed as the first Bond Girl, she continued to shine in films throughout the 1960s and 1970s, admired for her striking beauty, confident presence, and exotic mystique. Beyond her screen allure, Andress cultivated a glamorous public persona that made her a d

On this day in 1962, Honey Ryder filmed her entrance in DR. NO, walking out of the sea at Crab Key. Ursula Andress and Sean Connery would fight over the record player so they could learn the words for ‘Underneath The Mango Tree’. She said: “Sean used to take the record player away from me and I had to go and steal it back. He didn’t need the practice because he sings much better than I do.” | James Bond 007

Wishing Ursula Andress – Honey Ryder in DR. NO – a Happy Birthday. | James Bond 007