Leonor Watling Revealed Unknown Details: Almost Became a Bond Girl. Leonor Watling shared rare insights about her career and family. The actress admitted she could have played in Bond and spoke about life with Jorge Drexler. Unexpected facts about her finances and hobbies surfaced.
In Madrid, actress and singer Leonor Watling unexpectedly revealed little-known details about her life and career. Speaking on Televisión Española, she shared that she was close to landing the role of a Bond girl: the casting took place in London, and other well-known actresses were also among the contenders. According to Watling, she received several calls inviting her to new stages of the selection, including a screen test with Daniel Craig, but in the end, the role went to someone else.
Unexpected revelations
Leonor Watling, born in 1975 in Madrid to a British mother and an Andalusian father, admitted that as a child she dreamed of becoming a sculptor and then became seriously involved in ballet. However, a knee injury changed her plans, and by 1993 she debuted in the film Jardines colgantes. After studying at the Actor's Center in London, her acting career quickly gained momentum: a Goya nomination for La hora de los valientes became her first major success.
Watling later joined the ranks of Almodóvar girls and received another Goya nomination for A mi madre le gustan las mujeres. Director Bigas Luna called her the new erotic symbol of Spanish cinema. Beyond film, the actress is known as the vocalist of the group Marlango, and she recently released a collaborative album Leo & Leo with American jazz musician Leo Sidran.
Financial confessions
In an interview on La Revuelta and Late Xou with Marc Giró, Leonor Watling openly spoke about her financial habits. She admitted that she sometimes indulges in expensive purchases she later regrets, and even took out a loan to pay taxes after mismanaging her savings. According to her, she currently has about 60,000 euros in her account, and expenses for children and education sometimes make her consider changing professions — for example, buying a farm or opening a stationery store.
Personal life and family
Watling has been living with musician Jorge Drexler in the Chueca district for more than twenty years. Their relationship began after a chance meeting at a concert, and over the years, Drexler dedicated a song to her. As he admitted, he was in love with her even before they met in person. Last year, the musician celebrated their relationship anniversary with a touching post on Instagram.
Unlike many public couples, Watling and Drexler prefer not to publicize their private life. The actress notes that the main challenge of the profession is periods without work, when you have to look for new opportunities or even consider changing fields. This topic resonates with many Spanish artists who face income instability.
Context and other stories
Stories about the personal lives and unexpected twists of famous Spaniards regularly attract attention. For example, recently in Cádiz, the family of a TV presenter and the son of Carlos Herrera welcomed their first grandchild, which became a notable event for fans — details about the birth of Marcos were also covered in the media.
