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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.
Why was Kim Basinger considered the most successful Bond girl?
After her break-out role in Never Say Never Again, Basinger went on to win an Academy Award for her performance in L.A. Confidential.
Did Kim Basinger win any other awards?
She garnered a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The Natural.

Question: What else did she do to contribute to her being successful?
Self-contained rewrite: What else did Kim Basinger do to contribute to her being successful?