Halle Berry continues to hold on to the striking orange bikini she wore as Jinx, the stylish NSA agent in the 2002 James Bond movie Die Another Day. The actress confirmed during a recent appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show that the swimsuit, complete with a holstered knife belt, remains in her possession more than two decades after filming.
Revealing the Story Behind the Bikini’s Selection
The Oscar-winning star explained that selecting the right bikini took considerable effort. Speaking to Vogue in 2021, Berry described the process as meticulous, involving numerous fittings to find the perfect suit and belt. The team was fully aware of the swimsuit’s potential lasting impact, given its Bond movie context. As Berry put it, the choice was “a whole situation” to make the look appear effortless, with careful attention paid to the exact color and fit.
Public Recognition and Cultural Impact
The bikini’s status as a pop culture symbol was underscored when actress Halle Bailey replicated the look for Halloween 2024. Bailey matched Berry’s orange bikini, knife belt, and even her well-known pixie haircut, sharing on social media how the wig added authenticity to the costume. The swimsuit and Berry’s portrayal of Jinx have left an indelible mark on Bond fans and wider audiences alike.
Clarifying Jinx’s Future in Film
Despite ongoing rumors about the character’s return, Halle Berry dismissed the possibility of a Jinx spinoff during a 2025 news conference at the Cannes Film Festival. She acknowledged that while a spinoff might have been considered in the past and would have been something she welcomed, that time has since passed.
Iconic Memories Live On
The Drew Barrymore Show highlighted the enduring impression Berry’s look has made. When Valerie Bertinelli asked Berry if she still had the famous bikini, Berry simply replied, “yep.” Barrymore commented on how the image remains vivid in public memory, emphasizing the lasting cultural footprint left by Berry’s Bond appearance.
“I just need to know, do you have the bikini from James Bond?”
– Valerie Bertinelli
“[The picture] lives rent free in all of our minds.”
– Drew Barrymore
“The wig really fit, I couldn’t believe it either.”
– Halle Bailey
“We tried on so many bathing suits, so many bikinis and so many belts and this looks effortless — but this was a whole situation getting this little bathing suit right,”
– Halle Berry
“Choosing the color and the right fit.”
– Halle Berry
“Because it was in a Bond movie, that it would end up being an iconic situation or something that would live a very, very long time.”
– Halle Berry
“No, I doubt there will be a Jinx spinoff.”
– Halle Berry
“There was a time that that could’ve happened — probably should’ve happened, I would’ve loved for that to happen — but I think that time has passed.”
– Halle Berry
