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The Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Bond girl unrecognisable 44 years after bedding 007, high-profile romances & Sex And The City role – can you guess who?
A BOND Girl looks unrecognisable 44 years after bedding 007. Starring alongside Sir Roger Moore, this beautiful lady stole hearts when she played the role of an iconic Bond Girl. 6 6 She was known for the role of Melina Havelock in For Your Eyes Only way back when in 1981. Her character even famously bedded Bond in the hit flick. Going on to have a glowing career in TV and film, she appeared alongside Sarah Jessica Parker in an episode of Sex and the City. She also starred in movie The Bridge. You've guessed it, it's 67-year-old French-born actress Carole Bouquet. The brunette beauty was seen arriving at the Chanel fashion show in Paris on Tuesday. She could be seen wearing a beautiful ensemble comprising of a black and grey tweed skirt and jacket. Carole wore her brunette hair down, with the mid-length locks brushing her shoulders. Smiling for the camera, the lady in her 60s looked ageless. Carole, who was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, has made headlines with her love life in the past. Diletta Leotta shows off new 'Bond girl' look as DAZN host puts on revealing display in low cut ski suit She was the companion of film producer Jean-Pierre Rassam from 1981 until 1985 and the couple welcomed son Dimitri Rassam. She later had a son, Louis, with photographer Francis Giacobetti. In 1992, she married immunologist Jacques Leibowitch, but they divorced in 1996. From 1996 to 2005, she was in a relationship with actor Gérard Depardieu. 6 6 And since 2014, she has been in a relationship with Philippe Sereys de Rothschild. In 2008, Carole opened up in a candid interview about her life and being considered as "beautiful". Speaking to The Independent, she said: "I first noticed that when I was about 13. I was very shy. "Being considered beautiful, I always felt that people were waiting for something more," she added. She went on: "I imagined you were supposed to have an intellectual ability – and I'm making no claims here – proportional to your supposed good looks. "I think that's what I meant when I was talking about beauty. "I felt I should be proving I deserved the attention. "That I should be doing something special," she candidly said. 6
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
She was a sizzling Bond girl who appeared on Sex & The City and was married 3 times, who is she?
This silver screen goddess was one of the most stunning Bond girls of all time. Her 007 film came out in the 1980s and is memorable for her sexy but steely performance opposite Roger Moore. She went on to act in several films like The Bridge and she also appeared in an episode of Sex And The City with Sarah Jessica Parker. Her love life also made headline news as she was wed three times, and from 1996 to 2005 she was in a relationship with French actor Gérard Depardieu. She is now in her sixties but still has a timeless beauty. The dark-haired beauty was seen entering the Chanel fashion show in Paris on Tuesday as fans went wild. Who is she? She is Carole Bouquet, 67. Bouquet played Melina Havelock in For Your Eyes Only in 1981. The film saw Bond trying to recover a strategic communications device before it finds its way into the hands of the Russians. The locations were England, Greece, Italy, and the Bahamas, And Carole played Resistance heroine Lucie Aubrac in Claude Berri's 1997 film of the same name. She also had a part in Francis Ford Coppola's section of New York Stories. In 2008 she talked to UK newspaper The Independent about her life. 'I first noticed that when I was about 13. I was very shy,' said the award-winning actress. 'Being considered beautiful, I always felt that people were waiting for something more,' she added. 'I imagined you were supposed to have an intellectual ability – and I'm making no claims here – proportional to your supposed good looks. 'I think that's what I meant when I was talking about beauty. I felt I should be proving I deserved the attention; that I should be doing something special,' she said. She is Carole Bouquet. She also acted in The Bridge and she also appeared in an episode of Sex And The City with Sarah Jessica Parker And she talked working with Gerard in Too Beautiful For You in 1989. 'When I was working with Gerard Depardieu he was married,' she shared. 'I never wanted to steal him. The idea never occurred to me.' Bouquet - who was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine in France - has appeared in more than 60 films since 1977. She made her film acting debut in Luis Buñuel's surrealist classic That Obscure Object of Desire (1977) and won the César Award for Best Actress for her performance in Too Beautiful For You. In the 1980s, she was a model for French label Chanel. She was the face of Chanel No. 5 fragrance from 1986 to 1997. She was the companion of film producer Jean-Pierre Rassam, with whom she had a son, Dimitri Rassam, also a producer. In 1987, she gave birth to a son, Louis, with photographer Francis Giacobetti. She married immunologist Jacques Leibowitch in 1992; they divorced in 1996. After that came Depardieu. In 2014 she dated Philippe Sereys de Rothschild.
The Sun
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Roger Moore's favourite James Bond car hits auction… but the motor used in an iconic chase scene is not an Aston Martin
Douglas Simpson Published: Invalid Date, BOND star Roger Moore's favourite James Bond car, seen in iconic chase seen, is due to be auctioned. It's not a vintage Aston Martin due to sell but a small French hatchback used in the iconic For Your Eyes Only chase scene. 8 8 The tiny Citroen 2CV is currently available for purchase after it was rescued from a French scrapyard. Six of the little motors were destroyed during the filming of the chase scene. This is the only one of the six to ever be offered up for sale at auction. A month long online bidding war has been started for the little car with bids already reaching $120,000 or £89,000. It's hoped that the motor will fetch a price of about $500,000 or £370,000 by the time bidding closes on July 17. The iconic chase scene featuring the little 2CV sees Moore jump into the passenger seat of Melina Havelock's (Carole Bouquet) Citroen to escape the gun fire of villain Hector Gonzalez's goons. In the ensuing chaos of the chase the 2CV ends up flipping onto its roof to avoid a bus. It's then flipped back onto four wheels by Bond and some helpful locals before fleeing once again. The small 2CV is eventually rolled down a hill by one of the pursuing Peugeot's, ending up partially crushed before being reversed off towards a sharp turn by 007. In the iconic chase scene Bond takes the tiny Citroen off-road through olive groves and says the famous line: "I love a drive in the country, don't you?" Iconic 90s Ferrari Jeremy Clarkson dubbed the 'greatest car in the world, ever' up for sale for eye-watering price Six bright yellow 2CV's were left damaged in the filming process of the chase scene which sees Bond jump one over the last pursuing Peugeot. The 2CV up for auction is one of only three to avoid complete destruction. All three surviving 2CVs received a few dents and scrapes with the model up for auction boasting a missing headlight and a fair few scratches in the paintwork. The models used for filming were fitted with more powerful engines not available in standard 2CVs. Standard 2CVs were powered by a 602cc flat-twin engine mustering around 33bhp. 8 The six Bond vehicles used in filming featured a larger 1.1-litre engine that was lifted from the Citroën GS. No roll cage was fitted to the one up for auction as it was used specifically for driving shots with Moore and Bouquet. Moore gave a Top Gear interview stating the little French hatchback was his favourite Bond car writing later in his memoir about the fun he had driving the small motor. The three surviving motors were split up after filming with one sold off to a UK collector. One was taken by Citroen for the firm's private collection and the third, which is now up for auction, was sent to a recycling facility in Paris. The famous little car was rescued from the scrapyard and sold to its current owner in 2004. It has been fitted with replacement yellow doors and boot lid, yellow roof, and seats. The car is being sold for display purposes only and is not considered to be roadworthy. A certificate of authenticity will be provided to the winning bidder. 8 8 Car Auctions: How To Nab A Bargain Car auctions are a way to sell vehicles based on a bidding system with the highest offer securing the deal. Auctions aren't restricted to the rich and famous as thousands of cars are sold at motor auctions in the UK each week. Here's what you need to know before attending an auction: Be prepared: Do your research on the car you would like to purchase beforehand. Check the car: Cars will usually be lined up before the start, so make sure to arrive early to inspect the desired car thoroughly. Have a back-up: Be ready for disappointment as your desired motor may be sold to someone else and select a few back-ups. Be realistic: Realise that there won't be a "perfect" car at an auction and adjust expectations accordingly. Set a budget: It is easy to overspend in the heat of the moment during bidding. Ensure you have set a budget and do not go over it. Key phrases to look out for: 'No major mechanical faults' – suggests that there shouldn't be any issues with the car's drivetrain, gearbox, suspension, or engine. 'Specified faults' – the auctioneer will read out specific faults. 'Sold as seen' – the vehicle is sold with any problems it may have. The auction company will rarely entertain complaints regarding the mechanical or cosmetic condition of these vehicles after sale. 'Sold with a warranted mileage' - The car is being offered based on the report, which confirms the mileage through an independent check.
Daily Mail
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Roger Moore's favourite Bond car is currently being auctioned... and it's NOT an Aston Martin
There are plenty of iconic Bond cars. The Aston Martin DB5 from too many films in the franchise to list, the Lotus Esprit-turned submarine from The Spy Who Loved Me, and the Renault 11 taxi that has its roof lopped off in A View To A Kill. But none of these - or any other Aston Martin used in a 007 flick - was named by Roger Moore as most loved Bond car of all time. Instead, the one he said was his all-time favourite was the Citroen 2XV from the great chase scene in For Your Eyes Only (1981). And one of the motors used in the all-action sequence is currently available at auction after it was rescued from a Paris scrapyard. It is the only 2CV from the movie to ever be offered for sale at auction, despite being one of six cars trashed by the film crew to capture the seven-minute chase with Hector Gonzalez's men giving chase in a pair of Peugeot 504s through the outskirts of Madrid, Spain. The month-long online auction is already running at up to $120,000 (£89,000), though the Dallas-based company overseeing its sale is hoping for it to reach half a million dollars (around £370,000) by the time it ends on 17 July. It is the only 2CV from the movie to ever be offered for sale at auction, despite being one of six cars trashed by the film crew to capture the seven-minute chase scene The chase scene is remembered as one of the best Bond car sequences of all time. Moore jumps into the passenger seat of Melina Havelock's (Carole Bouquet) dinky Citroen to escape the fun fire of Gonzalez's heavies. To avoid a head-on collision with an oncoming coach in a small village, Havelock's evasive manoeuvre results in the 2CV rolling onto its roof. With the help of a few locals, 007 flips the little Citroen back onto its four wheels and takes to the wheel of the diminutive French city car before receiving a bump start. Out onto a snaking mountain road, the two Peugeots are in hot pursuit of the sun-colour Citroen, with one side-swiping Bond's 2CV into another barrel roll down the side of the pass, where it lands - partially crushed - on all fours before Bond puts it into reverse, driving backwards towards the next hairpin bend. After disposing of one of the pursing 504s, Bond goes off-road through olive groves, delivering the famous line: 'Love a drive in the country, don't you?', before leaping over the remaining Peugeot and its henchmen in the seemingly indestructible French motor. The scene shows the 2CV first rolling onto its roof in the village and then barrel rolling down the side of a mountain pass - but Bond still manages to keep driving. Six Citroens were used for the seven-minute sequence, with all of them sustaining heavy damage To capture the high-octane scene, all six specially converted 2CVs were battered. This particular car started out as the pristine vehicle used at the very beginning of the chase scene and - despite sustaining plenty of damage - was one of three that withstood the destruction. The production team customised three of the six cars for filming - though not all were the same. They were fitted with a more powerful Citroën GS 1,015cc engine not commercially available in a 2CV (which used a smaller 602cc powertrain), adapting and reinforcing the interior and giving them reproduction Spanish-style number plates with the vinyl lettering M-1026-A. A number plate made in England prior to filming was identifiable by small print on the plate which read 'TUCKERS BS AU 145'. Once filming was complete, the three modified 2CVs had very different journeys; one was sold to UK collector Nigel Wild; another was retained by Citroen for its private collection; and the third - this car - was sent to a vehicle recycling facility in Paris before it was recovered This car was used specifically for the driving shots with Moore and Bouquet, and so was not fitted with a roll cage as it would have been visible on camera. Years later when recalling the famous chase sequence, director John Glen said: 'I love that scene; it was the complete opposite of what one would expect, it's usually an Aston Martin, so I thought let's go the absolute opposite end of the spectrum with a Deux Chevaux.' When interviewed on BBC's Top Gear, Roger Moore proclaimed it to be his favourite Bond car and later wrote in his memoir: 'It was huge fun to drive down through olive groves in.' For Your Eyes Only was officially released on 26 June 1981 and was the 14th film in the Bond franchise While the scenes are set in Spain, the filming took place on the island of Corfu in September 1980. French precision stunt driver Rémy Julienne and his team handled the action shots using the other identical cars. Once filming was complete, the three modified cars had very different lives; one was sold to UK collector Nigel Wild; another retained by Citroen for its private collection; and the third - this car - was sent to a vehicle recycling facility in Paris. It was recovered by Philippe Wambergue, a collector and racer of Citroen cars, and acquired by the current owner in 2004. To ensure this was one of the genuine Bond cars, the owner had Nigel Wild inspect this 2CV at Citromobile - a Citroen car exhibition in The Netherlands - where the owner of one of the other Bond-driven vehicles confirmed its authenticity. As this 2CV was rescued from a scrapyard, it has been fitted with replacement but faithful period yellow doors and boot lid, yellow roof, and seats. Areas of yellow paint are peeling, and it shows signs of production wear to both the bodywork and interior. Heritage Auctions describes it as a 'prop car for display purposes only' and not a roadworthy vehicle. The winning bidder will be presented with a certificate of authenticity for the motor too. 'The wonderful thing about this car is that it is imbued with the daredevil spirit of Bond,' said Alastair McCrea, Heritage's director of entertainment & pop culture for the UK and Europe. 'The car chase is one of the most creative and imaginative action sequences of any Bond film, and it is easy to understand why Roger Moore favoured this car over some of the flashier models. 'Because the other surviving models from the film are in permanent homes, this will be the only opportunity to acquire one of the 2CVs that actually appeared on screen, and this is the one that had Roger Moore in it.' Heritage Auctions describes it as a 'prop car for display purposes only' and not a roadworthy vehicle. The winning bidder will be presented with a certificate of authenticity for the motor too Earlier this year, Citroen's global chief executive Thierry Koskas told This is Money that the 2CV could be reborn as a 21st century electric car. In an interview with us, he said it will have the key virtues which made the original 2CV such a favourite first time around: simplicity, daring, comfort through clever suspension designed to deal with rough roads, practicality, value for money and – important in the modern era – strong green credentials. Customers can expect to see a model on the market within two years - from 2027 - and other famous Citroen nameplates could also make a sensational return to the market, he indicated. 'We want some of our iconic models to further lift the Citroen brand,' he said. 'We have a fantastic heritage – including models like the DS and the 2CV.'
South China Morning Post
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
The Accursed Kings, which inspired Game of Thrones, could get its own film saga
French film producer Dimitri Rassam was destined to make movies. Advertisement The son of Bond girl Carole Bouquet – whose role in 1990's Too Beautiful for You saw her pick up a best actress award from France's César Awards – and French film producer Jean-Pierre Rassam, he has been immersed in cinema since birth. Francis Ford Coppola is his godfather. In 2024, Rassam's The Count of Monte Cristo was one of the top-grossing films in France. Now, he has big plans to produce global blockbusters in English, with a French twist. Rassam, 43, is on a quest to produce a costly medieval saga based on The Accursed Kings, a French novel series that inspired Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin. The films are set to be shot in English with an all-star international cast, designed to appeal to a global audience. Advertisement It is probably the riskiest movie project out of France since Luc Besson's €197 million (US$222 million) science fiction flop Valerian in 2017.
