Friday, 20 July 2012

Ursula Andress voted best Bond beach body of all time (and Halle comes second)

Licence to thrill: Ursula Andress voted best Bond beach body of all time (and Daniel Craig comes in third!)

PUBLISHED: 14:49, 20 July 2012 | UPDATED: 17:43, 20 July 2012

Actress Ursula Andress has been voted Britain’s all-time favourite Bond beach babe.

She topped the poll thanks to the unforgettable moment when her character Honey Ryder - emerged from the ocean in the 1962 film Dr No that starred Sean Connery as agent James Bond.

The Swiss actress’s sex appeal was undeniable - all blonde hair, bronzed body and that belted white bikini - complete with knife holster - makes her the number one choice for Bond fans, according to department store Debenhams.

Best in show: Ursula Andress, Honey Ryder in the 1962 film Dr No, has been voted the number one Bond beach babe of all time

Berry nice: Halle Berry came second in the Bond beach bodies poll for her performance a Jinx Johnson in Die Another Day

It was the first ever James Bond movie made - and won Andress, who is now 76, a Golden Globe for her performance - and its award-winning aesthetic has more than stood the test of time.

Halle Berry, 45, who played Jinx Johnson in Die Another Day, followed by a surprise entry for 44-year-old Bond actor Daniel Craig - who is clearly considered an extremely popular 'Beach Babe' among women voters.

Debenhams, who carried out the survey, noted that the winning Bond girls had one thing in common - their curvy figures.

Debenhams spokeswoman Sasha Nagalingam said: 'The voluptuous look is still coveted by women - and enjoyed by men - all over the country.

'A fuller figure is still considered to be a mark of true beauty - and no one should be worried about showing it off to good effect on the beach this summer.'

Daniel Craig sent sales of 'budgie-smugglers' soaring when he stepped out of the sea in his GrigioPerla shorts in the 2006 Bond film Casino Royale

The department store says that demand for gel-filled, cleavage-boosting bikini tops have already increased by 132 per cent since last year - a sighat n twomen are looking for a curvier look on the beach this season.

Trends for men's swimwear have changed too - in large part thanks to the Bond effect.

After Daniel Craig stepped out of the sea in his short blue GrigioPerla trunks in the 2006 film Casino Royale (and set the female of the species' collective heart a-fluttering), sales of tight trunks soared, while sales of baggy surf shorts plummeted.

In response, Debenhams say this year they are stocking 24 per cent more retro-style slim fit trunks than they were last year.

But now, the influential actor is set to have the a similar effect - as he emerges from the ocean in the new Bond film Skyfall out in October wearing a different pair of baby blue shorts.

This time round Daniel Craig will be wearing a pair of Setter shorts by luxury British swimwear designer Orlebar Brown (www.orlebarbrown.co.uk).

The £125 swim shorts are already a firm favourite with celebrities including Hugh Jackman and Jamie Redknapp - and the looser style is likely to send swimwear sales on yet another tangent.

That, readers, is the power of the Bond beach babe.

BOND'S BEACH BABES: THE TOP 15

Surprise entry at number three: Daniel Craig in Casino Royale

Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress) - Dr No

Jinx Johnson (Halle Berry) - Die Another Day

James Bond (Daniel Craig) - Casino Royale

Solange (Caterina Murano) - Casino Royale

Dominique Derval (Claudine Auger) -Thunderball

Domino Petachi (Kim Basinger) - Never Say Never Again

Major Anya Amasova (Barbara Bach) - The Spy Who Loved Me

Pussy Galore (Honor Blackman) - Goldfinger

Andrea Anders (Maud Adams) - The Man With The Golden Gun

Mary Goodnight (Britt Ekland) - The Man With The Golden Gun

Lupe Lamora (Talisa Soto) - Licence To Kill

Rosie Carver (Gloria Hendry) - Live And Let Die

Tiffany Case (Jill St. John) - Diamonds Are Forever

Kissy Suzuki (Mie Hamma) - You Only Live Twice

May day (Grace Jones) - A View To A Kill

Halle Berry back to work and playing doting mum to Nahla just 48 hours after being rushed to hospital following on-set fall

That's dedication! Halle Berry back to work and playing doting mum to Nahla just 48 hours after being rushed to hospital following on-set fall

By Sarah Bull, Andrea Magrath and Louise Saunders
PUBLISHED:07:58, 20 July 2012 | UPDATED:16:45, 20 July 2012

Her spokesperson has insisted that her hospitalisation this week was just a precaution, and indeed Halle Berry did look fighting fit and in good spirits today.
The actress was back on the set of The Hive in Los Angeles, where she suffered a nasty fall a few days ago and was rushed to emergency in an ambulance.
The 45-year-old star was joined by her adorable daughter Nahla, who looked like she was having a ball running around the set.

Back to work: Halle Berry has been pictured back on the set of her film The Hive following her accident this week

Pals: Adorable Nahla even made friends with another little girl during her time on set

Little Nahla, four, looked adorable in pink sundress and ballet flats, with her famous ringlets tumbling down her back.

The youngster was seen dashing about in between trailers and crew members, and watching her mother in action from a director's chair.
Berry was wearing the same jeans, boots and grey vest top that she was seen in the day of her accident this week.

Motherly love: Halle treated little Nahla to a cuddle as they played together on set

Take your daughter to work day: Nahla was seen running around the set

In between takes, Halle tended to her daughter, and held her hand as they made their way back to her trailer.
The mother-daughter duo were seen sharing a laugh together, Halle's frightening accident now a distant memory.
The actress was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital in LA after falling and hitting her head on the set of the film on Wednesday.

Run mum! Nahla led her famous mother around

This way mum! Nahla led her famous mother around

In a statement to MailOnline, Halle's publicist said: 'Halle suffered a minor head injury while shooting a fight sequence on the set of her film, The Hive.
'She was taken to the hospital as a precaution, but she checked out healthy and was released. She'll continue production as planned.'
Halle had been seen looking in good spirits on the movie set earlier in the day, and waved to fans while the crew set up shots on location in southern central Los Angeles.

Medical attention: Halle was treated at the Cedars Sinai hospital

The thriller, which is set against the backdrop of a 911 call centre, also stars Abigail Breslin, who first shot to fame in Little Miss Sunshine.
Halle plays a 911 emergency operator who takes a call from a teenage girl, who has been abducted and carried away in the boot of a car.
The kidnapping plays out in real time as the pair work together to track down the killer.

Emergency: Halle was taken to hospital as a 'precaution' following the incident

Shock: The set was closed down for a short period after the accident happened

It's not the first time Halle has been injured while filming. In 2011, Halle broke her foot while filming the movie adaptation of David Nicholls' novel Cloud Atlas in Spain.
It was reported at the time that Halle's injury occurred in between filming as she spent time with her daughter Nahla at the property she was renting in Palma de Mallorca.
Meanwhile, the actress is currently embroiled in an intense custody battle for Nahla with former boyfriend, Calvin Klein model Gabriel Aubry.

Good spirits: Earlier in the day, Halle had looked happy and cheery as she got to work on the new thriller

Good spirits: Shortly before the accident on Wednesday, Halle had looked happy and cheery as she got to work on the new thriller

Ready for action: Halle was seen showing off her toned figure in a grey vest top and baggy jeans with boots

The Monster's Ball star has hired the best legal guns in LA and taken Gabriel to court dozens of times in a bid to gain full custody of Nahla.
The actress has said she wants to move with her daughter to France to live with actor fiancé, Olivier Martinez.
The case is due to go to trial in a later this month and the parents are expected to take the stand against one another.

Wednesday, 18 July 2012

Gabriel Aubry has a swinging time with Nahla as Halle was checked out healthy

His little butterfly! Gabriel Aubry has a swinging time with Nahla as she shows off her painted face after ballet class

By IONA KIRBY

PUBLISHED: 20:08, 18 July 2012 | UPDATED: 20:08, 18 July 2012

Gabriel Aubry showed once again what a doting father he is when he picked up daughter Nahla from ballet class in Los Angeles yesterday.

The Calvin Klein model happily scooped up the four-year-old, whose mother is his former flame Hale Berry, and swung the excited tot from one of his muscular arms, much to her delight.

Nahla had her face painted depicting a butterfly, in green and brown colours.

Doting Dad: Gabriel Aubry picked up daughter Nahla, who had her face painted, from ballet class in Los Angeles yesterday

The youngster looked adorable in a white tutu and pink buckle up shoes as her father carried her from the studio.

Meanwhile hunky Gabriel dressed casually in a white T-shirt and trainers, baggy jeans and a grey cap over his flowing blonde tresses.

Gabriel, 35, looked delighted to be spending some time with his little girl and happily carried her things as they strolled leisurely together.

Bonding time: Gabriel swung a delighted Nahla on one of his muscular arms as the pair headed off

While Gabriel and Nahla were enjoying the afternoon together, Halle was filming her latest movie, and had an injury caused her to be rushed to hospital.

The-mother-of-one had been filming The Hive in Los Angeles when she is believed to have taken a nasty fall, hitting her head on some concrete.

However, a spokesperson for the 45-year-old actress said that after a brief period in the city's Cedars-Sinai hospital, she was discharged and will continue shooting the film.

Tutu cute: Nahla was still dress in her ballet gear as she and Gabriel walked hand in hand

In a statement to MailOnline, Halle's publicist said: 'Halle suffered a minor head injury while shooting a fight sequence on the set of her film, The Hive.

'She was taken to the hospital as a precaution, but she checked out healthy and was released. She'll continue production as planned.'

Gabriel and Halle are currently embroiled in an intense custody battle for Nahla.

Injury: Halle Berry was taken to hospital yesterday after injuring herself while filming The Hive, but was discharged after a check-up

The Monster's Ball star has hired the best legal guns in Los Angeles and taken Gabriel to court dozens of times in a bid to gain full custody of Nahla.

The actress has said she wants to move with her daughter to France to live with actor fiancé, Olivier Martinez.

The case is due to go to trial in a later this month and the parents are expected to take the stand against one another.

Halle arriving on set of The Hive 17th July 2012

Actress Halle Berry was busy on the set of her latest film The Hive in South Central, California on July 17, 2012.

Pictured: Halle Berry rushed to hospital 'after accident on movie set'

By SARAH BULL

PUBLISHED: 05:19, 18 July 2012 | UPDATED: 11:41, 18 July 2012

Halle was shooting The Hive in LA when she 'hit her head on concrete during fall'
She is currently being treated in hospital but her condition is unclear
It's not the first time Halle has been injured while shooting a film

Halle Berry was rushed to hospital in Los Angeles last night following an accident on the set of her latest movie, it has been claimed.

It is believed that Halle hit her head on some concrete after taking a nasty fall while shooting The Hive in the city.

The mother-of-one, who had appeared in good spirits while filming earlier in the day, was rushed to the Cedars-Sinai Hospital in LA shortly after the incident occurred at around 10pm last night.

Injured: Halle Berry was rushed to hospital in Los Angeles after injuring herself on the set of her latest movie, The Hive, last night

Rushed to hospital: Halle was taken to the Cedars-Sinai hospital following the accident, which occurred at around 10pm last night

Following the accident, the set was shut down soon afterwards.

MailOnline has contacted Halle's spokesperson for information on her condition.

Earlier in the day, Halle, 45, looked happy and cheery as she waved to fans while the crew set up shots on location in southern central Los Angeles.

The thriller, which is set against the backdrop of a 911 call centre, also stars Abigail Breslin, who first shot to fame in Little Miss Sunshine.

What happened? It is believed that Halle hit her head on some concrete after taking a nasty fall

Medical attention: Halle is currently being treated at the Cedars Sinai hospital. Her condition is as yet unknown

Halle plays a 911 emergency operator who takes a call from a teenage girl, who has been abducted and carried away in the boot of a car.

The kidnapping plays out in real time as the pair work together to track down the killer.

It's not the first time Halle has been injured while filming.

In 2011, Halle broke her foot while filming the movie adaptation of David Nicholls' novel Cloud Atlas in Spain.

Good spirits: Earlier in the day, Halle had looked happy and cheery as she got to work on the new thriller

Ready for action: Halle was seen showing off her toned figure in a grey vest top and baggy jeans with boots

It was reported at the time that Halle's injury occurred in between filming as she spent time with her daughter Nahla at the property she was renting in Palma de Mallorca.

Meanwhile, the actress is currently embroiled in an intense custody battle for Nahla with former boyfriend, Calvin Klein model Gabriel Aubry.

The Monster's Ball star has hired the best legal guns in LA and taken Gabriel to court dozens of times in a bid to gain full custody of Nahla.

The actress has said she wants to move with her daughter to France to live with actor fiancé, Olivier Martinez.

The case is due to go to trial in a later this month and the parents are expected to take the stand against one another.