Britt Ekland, 80, showcases her age-defying features as she attends the 50th anniversary celebration of her film The Wicker Man in London
Britt Eckland looked gorgeous as she attended the 50th anniversary celebration of her film The Wicker Man at the Picturehouse cinema in London on Monday.
The Swedish actress, 80, showcased her age-defying features as she joined a whole host of her former co-stars at the event.
Britt played Willow MacGregor in the now iconic 1973 horror, that followed the story of policeman Neil Howie (played by the late Edward Woodward) as he searches for a missing girl on the isolated Scottish island of Summerisle.
The blonde beauty cut an incredibly chic figure in a blue double-breasted blazer which she layered over a black ensemble.
Opting for a light dusting of make-up she wore her blonde tresses loose as they tumbled to her shoulders.
Gorgeous: Britt Eckland, 80, looked gorgeous as she attended the 50th anniversary celebration of her film The Wicker Man at the Picturehouse cinema in London on Monday
Sensational: The Swedish actress showcased her age-defying features as she joined a whole host of her former co-stars at the event (right, pictured in the 1973 movie)
Chic: The blonde beauty cut an incredibly chic figure in a blue double-breasted blazer which she layered over a black ensemble
The movie is best remembered for it's horrifying climax in which late Christopher Lee's character sets fire to a huge pagan effigy.
It comes after Britt, who starred in 1974 James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun, insists she will retain her bombshell looks until 'the day I die'.
The actress confidently told the Mirror: 'I will be dyeing my hair till the day I die. Vanity is my best friend.'
She added: 'I don’t think there are many people who get to my age and can work and run around and take care of things and enjoy life and feel healthy and happy.
'That is something I am very thankful for.'
Britt starred alongside the late Sir Roger Moore in The Man with the Golden Gun and she says she still gets recognised today.
'People who meet me still call me a Bond Girl,' she explained. 'And they find it so exciting – like I made the made the film yesterday. But 007 is almost as old as me now.'
The star said there is nothing that makes her prouder than knowing she is part of 'film history', adding that she sees the Bond character as an 'icon' and as a Bond girl, she is part of the franchise's legacy.
Ageless: Opting for a light dusting of make-up she wore her blonde tresses loose as they tumbled to her shoulders
Actress: Britt played the role of Willow MacGregor in the now iconic 1973 horror
Family: Late star Edward Woodward's family attended the swanky event (L-R) Tim Woodward, Sarah, Woodward, Michele Dotrice and Peter Woodward
Scary stuff: The movie is best remembered for it's horrifying climax in which late Christopher Lee's character (pictured) sets fire to a huge pagan effigy
And she says she spent most of her days filming the 007 films in a bikini, along with fellow Bond girl, Swedish actress Maud Adams, who is still a good friend today.
Britt recalls actor Sir Roger Moore - who died in 2017 and played James Bond in seven films between 1973 and 1985 - as 'the perfect gentleman'.
She said he kept the cast and crew entertained but insisted he was very professional on set.
Britt was already known as an actress before starring as Mary Goodnight, having appeared in films such as Get Carter and The Wicker Man.
Style: Edith Bowman rocked an oversized plaid suit for the evening
Pose: She posed confidently with one hand in her pocket
Guests: (L-R) Dominic Hardy and Justin Hardy also attended
The actress added that, while she wore swimwear for most of her time on the Bond set, Sir Roger never flirted at all, ensuring she felt comfortable at all times.
Despite Britt taking pride in her looks today, she has previously spoken out about her regrets at getting fillers in her face, describing them as 'the biggest mistake of my life'.
The Swedish actress said in an interview with Platinum magazine in June last year that she would never have any more plastic surgery after she underwent a terrifying 'lip-pumping' procedure in Paris.
Looking back, Britt claimed: 'Everyone has the right to choose [surgery]. I did all of that in my 50s but wouldn't consider it again. I have no desire to look any different than I am.'
Movie magic: Britt also starred in 1974 James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun (pictured in the film)
Fame game: Britt still enjoys getting recognised for her Bond fame today, saying she is proud to be part of the 007 legacy (pictured with the late Sir Roger Moore, who played James Bond and fellow Bond girl Maud Adams (left))
The actress had made the appointment with a Paris-based doctor through a consultancy on Harley Street to have her lips plumped.
Instead of the moderate treatment she expected, the doctor made multiple injections all around the rim of her lips with Articol, which he said was a 'new dental material'.
Reflecting on the incident, Britt claimed she 'felt like I'd ruined my face' and said now she is content growing older and is no longer looking to find cosmetic surgery that will help her keep her looks.
She said: 'I feel great now, better than I have for many years... getting older happens to everyone. It's pointless complaining about it or wishing you could change.
'We're all going in one direction and there is nothing we can do about that.. It's just about looking after yourself while on that journey.'
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