Gemma Arterton recalls warning from publicist ahead of Bond girl role: 'They'll find out'
Gemma Arterton rose to fame in 2007 comedy film St Trinian’s and since then she has starred in numerous movies, including taking the role as Bond girl in Quantum of Solace alongside Daniel Craig. Perhaps a dream of many actress’, the Bond girl character tends to propel the lucky subject into the spotlight as the long-running spy franchise continues to bring in millions of eager fans.
But ahead off her debut as Strawberry Fields in the 2008 film, Gemma revealed that her publicist warned her about the role.
In a recent interview, she said: “I was like, ‘Oh, whatever, it’s just another role’.
“Then my publicist called and said, ‘Gemma, is there anything you need to tell me? Any skeletons in the closet? You have to tell me now because they will find out.’
She added: “And I remember thinking, ‘It’s me, who cares?’ But that was also a really valuable moment in my life as it made me kind of guarded and careful. I’ve never wanted to court any attention.”
