Bond Girl Special - Olga Kurylenko's Blog

Hi everyone

I am writing this, my final QUANTUM OF SOLACE blog, from Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris.   Last night was the Royal World Premiere of QUANTUM OF SOLACE at the Odeon Leicester Square in London.  Absolutely nothing could have prepared me for sheer size of the event.  When the chauffer opened the door to my car outside the cinema, the sound of hundreds of fans was tremendous, it was a wonderfully disorientating experience.  So many smiling faces screaming and holding their hands out, people who wanted autographs and people with cameras – I wish there was enough time to speak to every single one of them but I was ushered to the red carpet where the TV crews awaited a few words from each of the actors and film-makers.

The last time I wrote, I was trying to decide which dress I would wear to the premiere and the gown I settled on was simply beautiful.  It was a full length, bright red, chiffon dress by Valentino with a very low back – just perfect for such a prestigious event.  I loved it and didn't care one bit that it was freezing cold outside.  By the time I had met the fans, the media, the photographers and got into the cinema, I was absolutely frozen - I'm sure my lips must have turned blue!

My wonderful mother and father were with me all the way and I later learned that my mum kept trying to get someone to put a jacket over my shoulders.  I think it is so funny, such a typical mother trying to make sure her daughter is wrapped up warm, never mind that she is wearing Valentino!

Once we were inside the Odeon and the audience were seated, all the artists were lined up to meet Prince William and Prince Harry.  Both were delightful and very excited to be there on our big night. I was actually seated next to Prince Harry for the screening and he was totally blown away by the action sequence at the beginning of the film.  It was really nice to see someone react to our movie like that – especially a Prince.

When the film was over the entire cinema of guests were taken to the after party, which was held at an enormous marquee built outside Battersea Power Station.  I couldn't believe my eyes when I walked inside – it seriously felt like walking on to the set of a James Bond movie as waiters offered a martini or a glass of champagne.  Each table was decorated with impressive flower arrangements and fantastic sculptures hung from the ceiling.  All the guests looked the part too with the men in black tie and all the women in beautiful gowns and jewelry.  It was a truly amazing and overwhelming experience and one I'll treasure forever.

I have so enjoyed being a part of this extraordinary movie franchise, meeting and working with all sorts of talented people and visiting such curious and wonderful corners of the world.  Sadly, this is where I sign out but it has been so much fun to share all my experiences and memories with you. I sincerely hope you enjoy watching QUANTUM OF SOLACE as much as we enjoyed making it. 

Good luck and best wishes always

Olga x