Cossey was cast as an extra in the poolside scene in For Your Eyes Only . At the time, she was a successful British model who had transitioned years earlier and kept her past private.

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In most English-speaking countries, the term is often considered offensive or a fetishizing slur. Transgender women, including Cossey , are generally referred to as trans women .

The term is commonly used in Southeast Asia (often as a translation for kathoey ) to describe a specific "third gender". While some in the Thai community have reclaimed it with pride, its use by outsiders can still be seen as derogatory depending on the intent.

For more on Caroline Cossey’s journey, you can read her detailed profile on Universal Exports or explore her career highlights on Wikipedia .

Shortly after the film's release, the British tabloid News of the World published the sensationalist headline "James Bond Girl Was a Boy" . This public outing had a devastating effect on her personal life and career, leading her to temporarily withdraw from the public eye. Legacy and Cultural Impact

In 1991, she made history as the first transgender woman to pose for Playboy .

Despite the initial trauma, Cossey became a prominent activist. She published two autobiographies, I Am a Woman and My Story , to tell her narrative in her own words.