Lashana Lynch
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
3
Honours
3
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Lashana Lynch has been widely celebrated for her historic role as the first Black female 00 agent in the James Bond franchise, a milestone that resonated globally. She was named to the TIME100 Next list in 2022, recognizing her as an emerging leader shaping the future. Her BAFTA Rising Star Award is a testament to her rapid ascent in the industry. She has also been honoured by Variety as a Power of Women for her philanthropic work, particularly around diversity and mental health advocacy.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
BAFTA Rising Star Award
Awarded for breakthrough talent in film, recognising her roles in No Time to Die, The Woman King, and Matilda the Musical.
TIME100 Next List
Honoured as one of the next 100 most influential people in the world.
Variety Power of Women
Honoured for her philanthropic work, including advocacy for mental health and diversity.
Rankings & Lists
TIME100 Next
The Hollywood Reporter's Next Gen Talent
Empire's 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time
Magazine Covers
British Vogue
October 2021
Lashana Lynch: The New Bond
The Hollywood Reporter
September 2021
No Time to Die Special Issue
Variety
October 2021
Lashana Lynch on Making History as the First Black Female 007
Essence
November 2021
Heritage and Career Cover Story
Records & Feats
First Black Female 00 Agent in James Bond Franchise
Lashana Lynch played Nomi, the first Black woman to hold the 00 designation in the James Bond film series, in No Time to Die (2021).
First Black Woman to Win BAFTA Rising Star Award
Lynch became the first Black actress to win the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2022.