#44: Eve Moneypenny

Moneypenny has been a staple of the Bond franchise since its inception, serving as 007’s witty and charming secretary. While many actresses have portrayed the iconic role, Naomi Harris stands out as one of the top contenders.

Born to Jamaican and Nigerian parents, the English actress pursued her acting dreams early, beginning with the British sci-fi series The Tomorrow People. Harris earned acclaim for portraying Winnie Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom and received an Academy Award nomination for her role in Moonlight. She reprised her role as Moneypenny in No Time to Die, released in 2021.