The Bond girl is as much a part of the James Bond film series as the martini and the Aston Martin. In 1995, Dutch actress Famke Janssen had the opportunity to star alongside Pierce Brosnan in “GoldenEye.”
Thanks to her role as Xenia Onatopp, the actress gained wider recognition and continued building her career in the film industry. Since then, she has appeared in numerous blockbuster films and television series.
After “GoldenEye,” Famke Janssen Became the Phoenix of “X-Men”
In 1998, Famke appeared in Woody Allen’s film Celebrity, and a year later, she starred alongside Geoffrey Rush and Peter Gallagher in the horror film House on Haunted Hill.
The literature major rose to international fame in the early 2000s when she took on one of the leading roles in the “X-Men” films. As Dr. Jean Grey, also known as Phoenix, she captivated fans of the comic book franchise.
Janssen’s characters are often strong and formidable—and her commanding presence certainly helps bring them to life. Today, at 61, the actress continues to work in film and television and remains instantly recognizable to fans who remember her as one of the most memorable Bond girls.
Famke Janssen Is a True All-Around Talent
Famke Janssen doesn’t shy away from challenging roles, either. In several episodes of the series “Nip/Tuck” in 2004, she played Ava Moore, a post-operative transgender woman, and received the “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” award from “Hollywood Life” for her performance.
She also showed her comedic side in the 2002 comedy “I Spy,” in which she starred alongside Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson.
In 2011, the Hollywood star also stepped behind the camera and made her directorial debut with the film “An Almost Perfect Crime,” starring “Resident Evil” heroine Milla Jovovich in the lead role.
Janssen has often gravitated toward action films, including the “Taken” series with Liam Neeson, as
