Initially a TV starlet, she shot to fame as a Bondgirl in 1983 and enjoyed a long heyday over the next two decades. Basinger began her career as a model and switched to acting in 1976. · KimBasinger broke into the mainstream as a Bondgirl in Never Say Never Again, but she didn't see herself in the role during casting. She recalled how that film impacted her early career. Sean Connery reprised 007 in 1983's Never Say Never Again, his seventh and final Bond movie. · Just as KimBasinger and Alec Baldwin's daughter Ireland endured tragic circumstances throughout her life, the "Nadine" star also experienced difficulty in her childhood — and it all could have begun with Basinger's mother, Ann Cordell Basinger. Many know KimBasinger as the "Bond" girl from 1983's Never Say Never Again. But that's not the only way the beautiful blonde became famous. Other films such as 9½ Weeks or L.A.... Basinger first gained widespread attention for her performance of Domino Petachi in the James Bond entry Never Say Never Again (1983). She went on to receive a Golden Globe nomination for her role in The Natural (1984), starred in the erotic drama 9½ Weeks (1986), and played Vicki Vale in Tim Burton 's Batman (1989), which remains the highest ... "I had never seen a Bond movie before I did that one... So I did a lot of research. I remember going to that meeting with the producer. It was Micheline, Sean ’s wife, who had suggested me for this role. · KimBasinger’s journey from a Bondgirl to a celebrated actress is a remarkable tale of talent, resilience, and influence. Her work continues to resonate with audiences globally, and her legacy is firmly established in the hearts of fans and the history of cinema.
