Famke Janssen’s portrayal of Xenia Onatopp in GoldenEye (1995) marked a pivotal moment in both her career and Bond film history. Released on November 17, 1995, during the post-Cold War cinematic era, GoldenEye revitalized the James Bond franchise after a six-year hiatus since Licence to Kill (1989). Filmed across England, Monte Carlo, and Puerto Rico, Janssen’s commanding performance represented a new era of empowered women in action cinema. Her background as a Dutch model-turned-actress, born i

GoldenEye had its New York premiere on November 13, 1995. After a delay of Bond films for six years (sound familiar?), GoldenEye marked a new era for 007. With the end of the Cold War, many questioned if James Bond was still relevant. A new creative team set out to modernize the character. GoldenEye would also be the debut of Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. In 1986, Brosnan was getting set to play 007. He had come extremely close to signing up, however fate stepped in and the deal was killed. He w