Kris Jenner celebrated her 70th birthday with a James Bond 007-inspired party weeks ago, and now there are rumors that one of her daughters, Kendall Jenner, could be the next Bond girl. Kendall is serving the looks when she attended her mom's star-studded celebration in a red gown that hugged every inch of her curves. She paired her glamorous outfit with diamond stud earrings and a crystal-embellished choker, looking perfect for the night. Kendall's appearance was reminiscent of Caterina Murino's Solange Dimitrios in the 2006 movie Casino Royale.
Kendall is naturally glamorous and polished, making her the perfect Bond girl. The supermodel, despite her lack of acting experience, is also camera-confident, having grown up in the limelight for her family's reality shows, Keeping Up With the Kardashians and The Kardashians. Also, Kendall has this mysterious aura despite growing up in a popular family. She's less vocal than her older sisters, Kim, Khloé, and Kourtney Kardashian. She also rarely posts personal updates on social media, keeping her personal life largely private, which aligns with the classic archetype of Bond girls, often portrayed as alluring and intriguing.
Bond girls are more than just romantic interests; they often play dual roles, harbor hidden motives, or maintain secret identities. Sometimes they work for an intelligence agency, while some start as villains before becoming Bond's allies. Despite their different backgrounds, they are calm, measured, and reserved, traits that seem natural to Kendall.
Kendall Jenner 'fits the mold of the classic Bond woman'
Most Bond girl actresses have extensive acting backgrounds, like Eva Green (Vesper Lynd), Michelle Yeoh (Wau Lin), and Halle Berry (Jinx), which Kendall notably lacks. Despite that, brand and culture expert Nick Ede still believes that she has a great shot at the role. In fact, he was convinced that Kendall should be cast as the next Bond girl because doing so would be a "brilliant and very modern move."
"To cast her in the new franchise would be a brilliant and very modern move," Nick told The Daily Mail. "She fits the mold of the classic Bond woman, effortlessly glamorous, poised, and mysterious, but she also brings a more current edge that could completely redefine the role and take away from the stereotype we've become accustomed to."
Additionally, Nick believed it's the best time because of Kendall's "growing confidence on screen" and the reality star is 'clearly looking to evolve.' He also added that landing a role in the popular Bond franchise is an opportunity for Kendall to show the world that she's "more than just a reality star model turned business mogul" and could join cinematography just like her older sister, Kim, who currently stars in the legal drama All's Fair. Nick has faith in Kendall's talent and is confident that she can easily surpass the positive reviews that Kim receives for her TV show because Kendall 'knows all the right angles and she also knows how to be directed too.' As for the franchise, the brand expert believes that adding Kendall will bring in more revenue and success.
"Casting Kendall would bring a whole new generation of fans to the Bond franchise. She has international star power, a huge social reach, and that iconic Bond look," Nick continued.
Some fans might doubt Kendall's acting prowess, but she can definitely work on that. She has already demonstrated her discipline and dedication in modeling, and she can apply the same if she wants to pursue acting and excel in it. Kendall is not in talks for the role yet, but she previously expressed an interest in doing acting projects. In a 2016 interview with W Magazine, she was asked whether she had acting aspirations, and she confirmed that she did.
"Yeah, I do have acting aspirations, maybe in the future. I'm really busy right now. I don't know that I would find time, but maybe," Kendall said.
Playing the next Bond girl will be a great opportunity for Kendall to show her acting abilities. She already has the looks, and she can definitely develop the talent. So, go for it, Kendall!