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What had an effect on the career after being a Bond girl?
The role of a Bond girl is typically a high-profile part that can sometimes give a major boost to the career of unestablished actresses
Was taking a role as a Bond girl considered to be successful career move?
Jane Seymour was an unknown when she was cast in Live and Let Die, and then became a household name.
What other awards did Jane Seymour win?
Jane Seymour later won an Emmy Award.
Were there other things about playing a Bond girl that had an effect on actress's careers?
At one time it was said that appearing as a Bond girl would damage an actress's career.
Why was it said that playing a Bond girl would damage an actress's career?
Lois Chiles is often cited as a case in point, even though her career did not suffer because of her portrayal of Holly Goodhead.
Are there any other interesting aspects about the Bond girl article?
Kim Basinger had perhaps the most successful post-Bond career.

Question: Why was she considered the most successful?
Self-contained rewrite: Why was Kim Basinger considered the most successful Bond girl?