#27: Talisa Soto

Raised in Brooklyn, New York, within a close-knit Puerto Rican family, Talisa Soto quickly rose to fame after her breakout role as Lupe Lamora in License to Kill (1989), starring alongside Timothy Dalton’s James Bond. Her beauty and captivating screen presence made her a memorable Bond girl, solidifying her place in Hollywood.

Soto’s acting career flourished with additional roles in films like Mortal Kombat and Don Juan DeMarco. Off-screen, she found happiness in her personal life, marrying actor Benjamin Bratt, with whom she shares a strong, enduring relationship, further enriching her life beyond her successful career.