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Is model Cara Delevingne set to become a Bond girl?

The model of the moment is rumoured to be in talks for a part in the new James Bond movie

Thursday 14 August 2014 12:06 BST

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She has only just turned 22 and has the world at her feet. Is the next step for Cara Delevingne a starring role in the next Bond movie?

She's already conquered the fashion world with countless catwalks and advertising campaigns behind her.

In recent months Delevingne has turned her attention to acting with numerous film roles including a part in the new Peter Pan blockbuster alongside Hugh Jackman and Amanda Seyfried.

Now there are rumours that she is being considered for the new Bond movie which is expected to be released later next year.

A source told the Mirror that the makers of the film had begun considering her for a role.

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Cara Delevingne who has already appeared in Anna Karenina has a number of films currently in production.

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Models who became actresses

Agyness Deyn has appeared in Clash of The Titans as well as numerous other movies.

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Models who became actresses

Lily Cole's breakthrough role was in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.

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Models who became actresses

Models who became actresses

Rosie Huntington Whiteley made her film debut in Transformers.

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Models who became actresses

Milla Jovovich is famed for her acting career in films such as The Fifth Element but was once better known as a model.

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Models who became actresses

Brooke Shields began modelling at 11 months old and appeared on the cover of Vogue aged just 14. She starred in films including Endless Love and The Blue Lagoon.

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Models who became actresses

Cameron Diaz is best known for her role in films such as Charlie's Angels but began her career as a model and appeared on the cover of Seventeen.

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Models who became actresses

Tyra Banks best known as a model and judge on America's Next Top Model also starred in Coyote Ugly.

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Models who became actresses

The late actress Lauren Bacall appeared on the cover of Harper's Bazaar and Vogue before becoming an actress and starring alongside the likes of Humphrey Bogart.

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Models who became actresses

Lauren Hutton appeared on the cover of Vogue 28 times during her career as a model. She acted in films including American Gigolo.

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Models who became actresses

Kim Basinger modelled for 5 years before turning her hand to acting and becoming a Bond Girl.

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Models who became actresses

The former Miss World contestant modelled before making her way in the acting world.

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Models who became actresses

Jane Fonda was on the cover of Vogue twice before she became an actress and won 2 Academy Awards.

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Models who became actresses

Model Elle Macpherson is famous for her modelling career but has also appeared in numerous films including Batman & Robin and Sirens.

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Models who became actresses

Sharon Stone was signed to Ford models before she turned her hand to acting.

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Models who became actresses

Freida Pinto modelled for several years and appeared on advertising campaigns and runways before getting her breakthrough role in Slumdog Millionaire.

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Modelling isn't an unusual route into acting with some of the world's most famous actresses beginning their career as models.

The late Lauren Bacall for example appeared on the covers of Harper's Bazaar and Vogue before deciding on becoming a actress.

More recent examples include the likes of Lily Cole and Rosie Huntington Whiteley who both began their careers as fashion models before breaking into film.

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