Gemma Arterton believes she was not hot enough to be a Bond girl.
The actress took on the role of Agent Fields in Quantum of Solace in 2008, a role that helped her grab everyone's attention.
In an interview with GQ magazine the actress said: "In comparison to many actresses I think I'm really average - when I got the Bond film there was this big hoo-ha about me not being hot enough, I have to say I agree - I don't think I'm in that realm."
Despite being a bit negative towards herself the actress believes that it does give her an edge over prettier actresses.
"I think in a way it might have helped me along - there are some really beautiful actresses like (Bond co-star) Olga Kurylenko who find it difficult.
"It's frustrating for her but she's so beautiful that it's like someone having a massive nose: you are going to take that into consideration when you're casting her. Whereas I can change my look: I can look plain or I can be all dolled up."
But 2010 could really be the year where her star rises even more as she takes on two Hollywood blockbusters.
First up the British actress stars alongside Sam Worthington, Ralph Fiennes and Liam Neeson in the remake of Clash of the Titans.
Then she will move on to team up with Jake Gyllenhaal in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, based on the popular computer game.
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