Celebrating Black Bond Girls: From Trina Parks to Naomie Harris

Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates from Your Next Shoes. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure for more details.

In 1971, American actress Trina Parks became the first black Bond girl in Diamonds Are Forever, the seventh in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions.

Trina Parks became the first black Bond girl when starring with Sean Connery as assassin Thumper in 1971’s Diamonds Are ForeverTrina Parks became the first black Bond girl when starring with Sean Connery as assassin Thumper in 1971’s Diamonds Are Forever

How Trina Parks Made History with Her Iconic Groin Kick on Sean Connery

Starring as the bikini-clad Thumper, she did not end up in bed with James Bond. Instead, she got the honor of giving him one of the best kicks in the history of the spy film series.

“I was a bit shocked when they told me I had to kick him (Connery). I certainly had never kicked a man before… but they told me to go ahead and be realistic,” Parks told The Windsor Star about her famous groin kick.

“He was well protected and so I kicked him hard like the script said.”

While her acting career includes various roles in film and television, Trina Parks is most renowned for her groundbreaking portrayal in the James Bond franchise.

Actress Trina Parks attends "Spectre"-The Black Women of Bond tributeActress Trina Parks attends “Spectre”-The Black Women of Bond tribute at California African American Museum on November 3, 2015, in Los Angeles, California (Credit: Lia Toby / Euan Cherry / WENN / Guillermo Proano)

Diverse Trailblazers in the Bond Universe

While Trina Parks made history as the first black Bond girl, several black Bond girls have left their mark. Gloria Hendry played Rosie Carver in “Live and Let Die” (1973), while Grace Jones portrayed May Day in “A View to a Kill” (1985).

Gloria Hendry is an American actress best known for her role as Rosie Carver in the James Bond film "Live and Let Die," which was released in 1973Gloria Hendry is an American actress best known for her role as Rosie Carver in the James Bond film “Live and Let Die,” which was released in 1973 (Credit: United Artists)

Halle Berry dazzled as Jinx Johnson in “Die Another Day” (2002), and Naomie Harris took on the role of Miss Moneypenny in the Daniel Craig-era Bond films, starting with “Skyfall” (2012).

Naomie Harris: A Modern Bond Icon

In October 2015, British actress Naomie Harris was the epitome of style at the photocall for the upcoming James Bond film “Spectre” at the Corinthia Hotel Ballroom in London.

While her female co-stars Monica Bellucci and Lea Seydoux opted for more masculine looks, the first black Moneypenny kept it feminine in a color-blocked Christian Dior dress from the designer’s Fall 2015 collection.

Monica Belluci, Lea Seydoux and Naomie Harris promote their upcoming Bond film, "Spectre"Monica Belluci, Lea Seydoux, and Naomie Harris promote their upcoming Bond film, “Spectre” at the Corinthia Hotel Ballroom in London, England, on October 22, 2015 (Credit: Lia Toby / Euan Cherry / WENN / Guillermo Proano)

The then 39-year-old actress, who plays the role of Miss Moneypenny in the movie, paired the chic dress with Aquazzura “Wild Side” peep-toe sandals in suede and mesh.

Naomie Harris keeps it feminine in Christian Dior for the London photocall of "Spectre"Naomie Harris keeps it feminine in Christian Dior for the London photocall of “Spectre” (Credit: Lia Toby / Euan Cherry / WENN / Guillermo Proano)

You can find these shoes at Net-A-Porter, Farfetch, and Matches Fashion.

Naomie Harris's feet in black Wild Side sandalsNaomie Harris’s feet in black Wild Side sandals (Credit: Lia Toby / Euan Cherry / WENN / Guillermo Proano)

She may not play a classic Bond girl in the film, but she looked like one at the London photocall.

Aquazzura Wild Side Suede SandalsAquazzura Wild Side Suede Sandals, $895.00

Whether in a sexy black lace-up, an all-gold ensemble, or a chic white dress paired with edgy Louboutins, the star always looks stunning. We are rarely disappointed by the 007 star’s ensembles.