In 2010, Gemma Arterton starred as Tamina, Princess of Alamut, in the American action-fantasy film Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. At the film’s world premiere in London, she wore a stunning strapless Valentino ball gown from the pre-fall 2010 collection featuring layers of tulle, intricate beading, and floral appliques.
Gemma Arterton wears a strapless Valentino Pre-Fall 2010 ballgown at the World Premiere of Disney’s ‘Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time’ at Vue Westfield on May 9, 2010, in London, England (Credit: Duval / WENN)
She worked with a personal trainer to prepare for the role. “There was one film that I was on and we were out in Morocco and a couple of weeks went past and they literally were like, ‘we need a personal trainer – stat,’” Arterton said in an interview with the Guilty Feminist podcast.
Gemma Arterton as Princess Tamina exudes strength and grace in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time during a pivotal scene set in the desert (Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
“And they flew someone out overnight that gave up their whole life to be with me and be my personal trainer.”
“You know when it’s like – ‘Is it that fucking bad that I need an emergency [it was as if they were] on speed dial – get that trainer out here now’”.
“They’d measure me and they’d call up the personal trainer at like nine at night going: ‘Is she in the gym? And if she isn’t, why isn’t she in the gym?’… And there was one day when I went to get some snacks, they have like snacks on set, and I went to get some apricots, some dried apricots and the man went, this big, fat, obese producer went: ‘I hope you’re not going to eat that.’ I said ‘Do you know what? I’m going to eat about 20, then I’m going to go home and eat all the stuff in the minibar, and then I’m going to vomit it all up.'”
When filming began in July 2008 in Morocco and London, Gemma Arterton was 22 years old. Born on February 2, 1986, in Gravesend, United Kingdom, she turned 23 on February 2, 2009. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time premiered in London on May 5, 2010.
Gemma Arterton and Jake Gyllenhaal share an intense moment as Princess Tamina and Prince Dastan in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Gemma Arterton continued to captivate audiences with her versatile performances after wrapping up her role as the fierce Princess Tamina in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Shifting from action-packed adventures to more nuanced roles, she took the lead in the dark comedy The Voices. As the film gained attention, so did Gemma’s striking fashion choices, particularly during its special screening in London.
Known for having small lumps on the side of her hands, Gemma Arterton put on an impressive sartorial display at the special screening of her new black comedy film, The Voices, held at the Hackney Picturehouse in London.
Gemma Arterton dazzles with her bright red lipstick and pearl drop earrings at the special screening of The Voices in London on March 12, 2015 (Credit: Duval / WENN)
At a 2015 screening of the black comedy horror film The Voices, the then-29-year-old actress looked effortlessly chic in a black strapless jumpsuit with a flattering cinched waist.
Gemma Arterton looked effortlessly chic in a strapless black jumpsuit paired with heart-embellished pumps at the special screening of The Voices in London (Credit: Duval / WENN)
The English actress accessorized with a huge pair of drop earrings and an oversized ring for added elegance.
Gemma Arterton stuns with her elegant updo and strapless black jumpsuit, complemented by bold red lips at the London screening of The Voices (Credit: Duval / WENN)
She wore her brown hair up and drew attention to her lips with a slick of bright red lipstick that matched her two-toned pumps.
Gemma Arterton’s feet in heart-embellished Christian Louboutin pumps (Credit: Duval / WENN)
The Bond girl added a quirky edge to her look with black patent Christian Louboutin “Cora” pumps featuring contrasting bright red heart embellishments on the low-cut vamps.
Gemma Arterton adds a playful touch to her look with black pointed-toe pumps featuring bold red heart embellishments (Credit: Duval / WENN)
These sleek, pointed-toe shoes also feature towering heels that boost her height by about four inches. We’ve previously spotted these Christian Louboutin pumps on Gwen Stefani. You can snag them at Nordstrom and Mytheresa if you want a pair.
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