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What is Ursula Andress’s Net Worth?
Ursula Andress, a Swiss actress and former model, gained fame in 1962 as Bond girl Honey Ryder in “Dr. No.” She has a net worth of $25 million and appeared in other films like “Fun in Acapulco,” “The Blue Max,” and “Clash of the Titans.” Andress was also romantically linked to famous men including Jean-Paul Belmondo, Ryan O’Neal, and Harry Hamlin.
Early Life and Education
Ursula Andress was born on March 19, 1936 in Ostermundigen, Switzerland. Her father was a diplomat named Rolf and her mother was Anna. Andress was the third of six siblings, including Heinz, Erika, Charlotte, Gisela, and Kàtey. Due to her father’s political issues, Andress was raised by her grandfather. She attended school in Bern until the age of 16 and later studied art in Paris. She eventually moved to Rome, Italy, where she worked as a nanny.
Andress’ Career Beginnings
Andress started her career in Italian films during the mid-50s, with small roles in “An American in Rome,” “The Sins of Casanova,” and “La Catena Dell’odio.” She later moved to Hollywood in late 1955, signing a seven-year deal with Paramount Pictures. However, she did not receive any acting roles as she was hesitant to learn English. Andress eventually bought herself out of the contract and signed with Columbia Pictures, but also failed to make any films for the studio.
Ursula Andress’ Iconic Role as Bond Girl in “Dr. No”
In 1962, Andress gained international fame for her portrayal of Honey Ryder, the Bond girl in the first James Bond film, “Dr. No.” Despite being dubbed by Nikki van der Zyl due to her accent, Andress became an instant icon for her performance.
Her rise from the Caribbean waters in a white bikini with a knife at her side has become one of the most famous moments in film history.
Ursula Andress’s Film Career
Following her breakout role in “Dr. No,” Andress appeared in numerous films throughout the 1960s, including “Fun in Acapulco” and “4 for Texas.” She had a prolific year in 1965, appearing in five films. Andress continued to act in Hollywood, starring in “The Blue Max” and “Once Before I Die,” before transitioning to Italian films in the 1970s. Her notable roles included “Red Sun,” “The Sensuous Nurse,” and “Slave of the Cannibal God.” Andress also played Aphrodite in “Clash of the Titans.” In recent years, her film appearances have been more sporadic, including roles in “Red Bells” and the “Fantaghirò” and “Cremaster” series.
Television Career
Andress made her television debut in an episode of “Thriller” in the same year as “Dr. No.” She returned to the small screen more than two decades later with appearances in “Manimal,” “The Love Boat,” and “Peter the Great.” In 1988, she had a recurring role on “Falcon Crest.”
Andress’s Prolific Romantic Relationships with Famous Men
Andress lost her virginity to married French actor Daniel Gelin at 17, then dated James Dean, Dennis Hopper, and John Derek, who left his family to marry her in 1957. They divorced in 1966 after Andress had an affair with Ron Ely. She also dated John Richardson and Marcello Mastroianni before living with Jean-Paul Belmondo from 1965 to 1972 and Fabio Testi from 1973 to 1977. Andress had a son with “Clash of the Titans” costar Harry Hamlin and dated Ryan O’Neal, John Delorean, Franco Nero, Helmut Berger, Gerardo Amato, and Julio Iglesias.
