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Ursula Andress rose from a strict upbringing in Switzerland to become one of the most recognizable faces in 1960s cinema. Her breakthrough in Dr. No (1962) established her as the first Bond girl and launched an international career that moved between Hollywood and European film industries. Across the decades, her life combined major career highs with periods of typecasting, high-profile relationships, and a gradual step away from public life. From early struggles in Hollywood to lasting cultural impact, her story reflects both the opportunities and limitations of global stardom in her era.
