Trina Parks – Diamonds are Forever – 1971

Harmonizing her vintage swimsuit with a neck choker and waist chain, Trina Parks is striking in “Diamonds Are Forever,” a 1971 James Bond film. She poses by a pole, one hand gracefully resting on it, against the backdrop of a rock hill and a sweeping valley, her gaze directed toward the expansive landscape.

This scene accentuates her character Thumper’s mysterious and formidable persona, adding a sensual element to the suspense-filled plot where James Bond confronts a diamond smuggling operation. Known as the first African American Bond girl, Trina’s strong presence complemented the dramatic scenery and broke significant barriers in cinema.