Jane Seymour, the actress cast as Roger Moore's love interest in the 1973 James Bond film ‘Live and Let Die,' recently reminisced about an incident that left her feeling embarrassed and in tears during the shoot.
Following Sean Connery's decision to step away from the role of Agent 007, Roger Moore stepped in to portray the suave spy in the movie.
Jane Seymour, then a 20-year-old actress, was chosen to play his leading lady.
Over the years, she has shared insights into her experiences working with Moore, including a moment that left her “mortified” and in tears.
In her role as the tarot-card reading psychic medium named Solitaire, Seymour's character loses her powers after falling for Moore's Bond.
Reflecting on a bedroom scene they filmed together, Seymour described it as nerve-wracking and far from romantic.
She even admitted to falling asleep during the lengthy setup process, only to be roused when filming commenced.
Despite the lack of steamy scenes, Seymour praised Moore as a polite and skilled kisser.
Known for his sense of humor on set, Moore often lightened the mood with pranks and jokes.
Seymour, who found the actor “hilarious,” recalled an incident where one of his jests brought her to tears.
During an episode of the talk show Loose Women, she recounted how Moore orchestrated a gag involving their lunch break, causing everyone to leave when she sat down.
Unaware of the prank, Seymour was deeply upset, believing she had unknowingly offended her colleagues.
The experience left her feeling humiliated, and she tearfully retreated to dine with the crew and assistant directors thereafter.
Years later, shortly before his passing, Moore personally apologized to Seymour for the ill-fated prank.
Recalling their final meeting at an event, Seymour shared that Moore acknowledged the misunderstanding, expressing regret for the distress caused.
Despite the incident, Seymour fondly remembered Moore's caring nature off-set, noting his attentiveness to her well-being during their time filming in New Orleans and Jamaica.
Roger Moore, who battled cancer, passed away on May 23, 2017, at the age of 89.
