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Daniel Craig's own '007' Aston Martin to be auctioned

Feb 162018

Daniel Craig, who has played secret agent James Bond in four films, will sell his personal Aston Martin numbered 007, at a Christie’s auction in April

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig, who has played secret agent James Bond in four films, will sell his personal Aston Martin numbered 007, at a Christie’s auction in April. “The bespoke, midnight-blue 2014 Centenary Edition Vanquish – numbered 007 – will be offered on 20 April in New York. Sale proceeds will benefit The Opportunity Network, which helps young people with career development,” the auction house said in a statement, reported Efe.

The automobile, worth an estimated $400,000 to $600,000, is being sold under Christie’s The Exceptional Sale, described by the auction house as “a highly selective, tightly curated auction of decorative arts masterpieces and significant cultural icons”.

“This Aston Martin Vanquish is a tour de force of automobile engineering and a distinct pleasure to drive,” Craig said.

“While I will miss it, I am keen to further the very important work of The Opportunity Network with its sale,” he added.

Craig, 49, worked with Aston Martin’s design chief to customise his personal vehicle.

The actor had made his debut as Agent 007 in “Casino Royale” (2006) and also played the character created by Ian Fleming in “Quantum of Solace” (2008), “Skyfall” (2012) and “Spectre” (2015).

Last August, Craig ended months of speculation over who would star in the next film in the James Bond series, confirming he would return as Agent 007 in the next, yet-untitled instalment.

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From Rags To Riches: Inspiring Stories Of Actors Who Transformed Their Lives & Made It Big

Celebrities

Oct 022017

We often believe that actors are born with a silver spoon. However, many of our favourite stars have had a terrible past and struggled hard to even get the smallest of roles in films. Some of them in-fact started off too late in movies, but never gave up on their spirit and zest. The toughest of circumstances couldn’t break them and finally they lived the most extraordinary lives. Here is a list of actors who made it all the way from rags to riches.

Boman Irani

Boman Irani had a late beginning in Bollywood. Not many of us know that he used to work in the house keeping staff at Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and before that was running his own bakery. Boman first tried a career in Photography and then switched to dramatics. His role as Dr. Asthana in ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.’ was much appreciated. Since then, Boman has worked in many films and is now a well known name in Bollywood.

Tom Cruise

Hollywood’s chocolate boy grew up in poverty in a struggling catholic family. His childhood was disturbing as his father used to beat him up when he was just a kid. However, the young Tom decided not to give up and started working on his chances in Hollywood. At the early age of 19 he got to act in his first film ‘Endless Love’, since then there has been no looking back for him.

These Famous Actors Once Struggled Hard To Make Ends Meet © Paramount Pictures

Daniel Craig

The Bond actor is now a multimillionaire, thanks to his association with the Bond franchise, however, it is believed that much before he hit the stardom he struggled a lot on a day to day basis. It is also reported that he used to sleep on park benches during his struggling days. His estimated worth is $65 million.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

The former governer of California had seen many difficulties in life. When Arnold first came to Hollywood, he was rejected by many producers as they found it difficult to get through his accent. Arnold first started his journey by winning many body-building chamionships however, his first steps as an actor were demanding, he was signed for low budget films and bad scripted projects. From bricklaying to financing his bodybuilding career and finally becoming a star in Hollywood, Arnold’s journey is a inspiration to the world.

These Famous Actors Once Struggled Hard To Make Ends Meet © Orion Pictures

Jim Carrey

Though Jim is one of the most lovable actors, he is now being discussed for his errant behaviour, an unusual interviews, the recent one at the New York Fashion Week. Before things became better for Jim who is known for his powerful improvisations and highly energetic performances, it is believed that Jim used to live with his family in a small spaced VW bus in Canada. He later worked on a construction sites and in factories before he found his calling in Hollywood. The actor’s net worth is estimated to be $150 million.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Nawazuddin is one of the most well known actors in Bollywood and has a past beyond the glitz and glam of cinema. Before hitting Bollywood, he has worked for many odd jobs and was hardly able to earn anything. After giving a good amount of time in The National School of Drama, he bagged small roles in films after the world recognized him in the Gangs of Wasseypur.

These Famous Actors Once Struggled Hard To Make Ends Meet © Viacom 18 Motion Pictures

Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar worked for many years in Bangkok as a waiter and was later promoted to a cook. However, he used to sleep on floor and later trained himself in Martial Arts. His journey in Bollywood started with small roles and action oriented films. He is now one of the most bankable stars in the world.

Leonardo DiCaprio

Academy award winner Leonardo DiCaprio grew up saw poverty, crime and nasty characters while he was growing up. It is believed that Leonardo was homeless before he landed himself a big role in Hollywood. Today Leonardo’s worth is estimated to be over $200million so far.

Daniel Craig Is Set To Return As James Bond Even After Saying He Hated The Character

Celebrities

Jul 272017

He said he would rather slit his wrists than play James Bond again, so maybe Daniel Craig should start preparing.

According to a New York Times report, the 49-year-old actor is will be playing the iconic role in at least one more film, which will be released in November 2019. Well, that's good news for us, but bad news for Craig apparently.

The next instalment is expected to arrive in theatres in North America on Nov. 8, 2019 according to Eon Productions, the London-based company that oversees all things 007, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, which holds rights to the franchise.

Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, veteran 007 writers, who have worked on every Bond movie since ‘The World Is Not Enough' in 1999, will also write the upcoming 25th one as well.

Along with directly saying that he would rather die than play this role, Daniel Craig has always been very vocal about his hatred of the character, saying Bond was a misogynist who had nothing of value to teach the world. He hated it so much that he even turned down a $99 million offer, which was apparently followed by a $150 million offer.

Well, we can just hope that Daniel Craig can bear playing this highly coveted role for a lot of money once again.