Honor Blackman "The Brits would love her because they knew her as Mrs. Gale, the Yanks would like her because she was so good, it was a perfect combination". During the 1960s, Blackman practised judo at the famous Budokwai dojo. This helped her prepare for her roles as Cathy Gale in "The Avengers" and Pussy Galore in "Goldfinger." At 38, she was one of the oldest actresses to play a Bond girl,five years older than Sean Connery. In 1968 Blackman appeared opposite John Neville and Hylda Baker in the musical play "Mr & Mrs", based on the plays of Noël Coward. In
Honor Blackman After their divorce, she married British actor Maurice Kaufmann (1961–75). They appeared together in the slasher film "Fright" (1971) and some stage productions. They adopted two children, Lottie (1967) and Barnaby (1968). She has not remarried and has stated she prefers being single. She enjoys watching football. Blackman owns a summer house in Islesboro, Maine, USA. Blackman is a member of the Liberal Democrats and previously the Liberal Party, campaigning for the party in the 1964 general election. She declined a CBE in 2002, as she felt it would be hypocritical to accept the award as a republican. She has