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Bond girl of Croatian roots enjoys the Adriatic! See what she's doing, she boasted on social media

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hollywood actress Ivana Miličević, of Croatian descent, is vacationing on the Adriatic coast and sharing her experiences on Instagram.
  • She posted a video preparing green beans with her sister-in-law, describing it as a typical Croatian meal for the beach.
  • Miličević, known for roles in "Casino Royale" and "Banshee," has strong ties to Croatia and returns annually, offering advice to followers on visiting the country.

Hollywood actress Ivana Miličević, who has Croatian roots, is enjoying a summer getaway on the Adriatic coast. The 52-year-old star, known for her roles in "Casino Royale" and the series "Banshee," has been sharing glimpses of her Croatian holiday with her Instagram followers.

In a recent post, Miličević shared a video of herself and her sister-in-law preparing green beans, a dish she described as a quintessential summer meal reminiscent of home cooking. "This is a very typical Croatian post," she wrote, detailing how they prepare simple, delicious food for the beach, including sandwiches and fruit. She added that she is currently spending her days by the sea, enjoying peace, love, and family.

This is a very typical Croatian post. Preparing green beans with my sister-in-law. Every day we spend like this, preparing the tastiest and simplest food for the beach. Sandwiches, lots of fruit... We are living our dream.

— Ivana MiličevićDescribing her holiday activities and meals on Instagram.

Miličević, who spent her childhood in Detroit after her parents emigrated, has consistently expressed her deep connection to Croatia. She returns to the Adriatic almost every summer and often speaks about her heritage in interviews. She also encouraged her followers to visit Croatia, offering to help with recommendations for the best times to travel and places to see.

Miličević has had a prolific career, appearing in films like "Vanilla Sky" and "Love Actually," as well as TV shows such as "The 100" and "Gotham." She is married to Irish restaurateur Paddy Hogan, and they have a son named Phoenix Jedi Hogan.

We are currently spending our days by the sea, peace, love, and family, and I would like to tell our followers to definitely include Croatia on the list of places they want to visit.

— Ivana MiličevićEncouraging her followers to visit Croatia.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.