Liya Kebede to be the next Bond Girl?
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Ethiopian star Liya Kebede is reportedly set to play the Bond girl in the next edition of “James Bond” franchise. The Internet is buzzing with rumors that the actress best known for her roles in Black Gold or Desert Flower could be cast as the female lead opposite Daniel Craig.
UPDATE 28/06/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
The Oldest Bond girl ever
If she does sign on board Kebede, who is set to turn 49 next year, would technically become the oldest Bond girl in the franchise's history. Honor Blackman, the previous holder of that title, was 39 when she played Goldfinger's Pussy Galore opposite Sean Connery's 33-year-old 007 in 1964.
“The producers have tried to get Liya before, but she has never been available because of other commitments,” a source close to the production said about the actress. “The discussions have been going on for some time and they are working out the contract details now.”
This 'Kebede to play Bond Girl' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy
Twitter was flooded again Saturday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Liya Kebede for Bond Girl.
“She’ll be a great Bond girl. Bond girls are always brainy as well as sexy, and that’s totally Liya.”
— Sam Lopez (@slopezPR) June 27, 2026
“She was perfect as Sarah in ‘The Best Offer’, she will be tremendous portraying the iconic Bond girl role.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) June 27, 2026
“A 48-year-old Bond girl!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) June 27, 2026
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