Maxwell was nearly recast in 1967 after appearing in a spy spoof film alongside Sean Connery's brother Neil (aptly titled Operation Kid Brother) and then again in 1971 after demanding a pay raise. Her role in the first film only paid £200 and Maxwell was required to provide her own clothes. No) originally turned her down for the role based on his opinion that she 'looked like she smelled of soap.' Maxwell fought to be cast for the role, as her husband was recovering from a heart attack at the time and she needed the money. Terence Young, who directed the first Bond film (Dr. Maxwell appeared in fourteen Bond films between 19. Lois Maxwell portrayed Miss Moneypenny more times than any actor portrayed Bond, appearing alongside Sean Connery, George Lazenby, and then Roger Moore. Fourteen times by Lois Maxwell, twice by Caroline Bliss, four times by Samantha Bond and once each by Barbara Bouchet, Pamela Salem and Naomie Harris. To date, Moneypenny has been portrayed by six actresses across twenty one Bond films. What doesn't change across most of the films is Moneypenny's devotion to Bond despite their relationship never being anything more than professional.īecause of their professional, but flirty relationship, Moneypenny is often considered an anchor that adds a bit of additional realism to the Bond films. In the earlier movies these flirtatious moments included Bond kissing and caressing Moneypenny sensually, but in more recent films the flirtation is more lighthearted and marked by an exchange of witty banter and sexual innuendos.

Throughout the films, upon Bond's arrival at M's office, he flirts with Miss Moneypenny. The character has also been rumored to be based upon Vera Atkins who was a secretary to 'legendary spy master' Maurice Buckman who was Fleming's inspiration for M, among others.

The name was later changed to be less obvious. In Fleming's first draft Moneypenny was originally named Miss 'Petty' Pettaval, who was a secretary to real-world MI6 Director, Stewart Menzies. Many people have been credited for being Ian Fleming's inspiration for the Moneypenny character. She has appeared throughout Ian Fleming's novels, although in a smaller role than in the movies, but the theme remains the same: Moneypenny is infatuated with Bond but never does anything to act upon her infatuation.

Moneypenny's first appearance in the James Bond universe is in the original book, Casino Royale.

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