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GLORIA HENDRY – LIVE AND LET DIE, 1973

Gloria Hendry’s path to stardom took an unconventional twist when, before her acting career, she graced the Playboy Club in New York as a bunny in 1965. The 1968 film “For the Love of Ivy” marked her cinematic debut, catapulting her into a world of diverse and memorable roles.

Best known for her iconic contributions to ’70s cinema, Hendry etched her name into cinematic lore as the first significant Black female character in the James Bond franchise. In the 1973 film “Live and Let Die,” she makes her presence felt in a vivid, multi-colored swimsuit during a pivotal scene.