She had a very troubled relationship with James Dean. One tabloid reported at the time that Dean was learning German so they could "argue in another language".
She is the only actor to appear in a canon Bond movie (Dr. No (1962)), an unofficial Bond film (Casino Royale (1967)) and also appear as a character in a Bond novel (On Her Majesty's Secret Service).
Studied painting, sculpture and dance in Paris.
Voted "Best Bond Girl of All Time" by the readers of British newspaper Daily Mail (February 2008).
Was considered for the leading female role in the Elvis Presley picture G.I. Blues (1960), but the role was eventually played by Juliet Prowse. Andress later co-starred in Presley's film Fun in Acapulco (1963).
Was the original choice for the role of Sophie in Sophie's Choice (1982) but Meryl Streep, who went on to win a Best Actress Oscar for her performance, was cast instead.