Halle Berry: “Die Another Day,” 2002

In “Die Another Day,” Halle Berry rocks an orange bikini with a white belt and a knife, making beachwear stylish and dangerous. The film’s plot twists through a story of James Bond battling a North Korean colonel-turned-diamond mogul, but all eyes are on Jinx, the bold and brilliant agent played by Halle.

Her career started on TV in the late 1980s, but she hit the big leagues with “Monster’s Ball,” winning an Oscar in 2002. Her roles, from “Swordfish” to “Cloud Atlas,” showcase incredible range. Halle’s beach scene is a nod to Ursula Andress in “Dr. No,” paying homage to the original Bond girl.