Barbara Bach, the renowned actress who captivated audiences as Bond girl Triple X, embarked on a different kind of adventure when she found her knight in shining armor – the legendary Ringo Starr. Now at the age of 75, Bach’s career reached its peak when she starred in the 1977 film The Spy Who Loved Me, alongside Roger Moore’s James Bond.
In an interview with People magazine in 1983, Bach described the Bond character as a “chauvinist pig who uses girls to shield him against bullets.” Even Moore himself admitted in a 1973 interview with the same publication that both he and Bond had traits of a male chauvinist pig. However, despite their views on Bond’s character, Bach’s portrayal of a Bond girl made her an all-time favorite and opened doors for her acting career.
Before making her appearance in The Spy Who Loved Me, Bach had roles in Italian films, including a 1971 Italian murder-mystery called Black Belly of the Tarantula, where she starred alongside other Bond girls. Her role as Major Anya Amasova, a KGB agent, earned her further recognition and led to leading roles in films such as Mad Magazine Presents Up the Academy and Caveman, where she starred alongside her husband, Ringo Starr.
However, their on-screen relationship was quite different from their real-life love story that unfolded during the filming of Caveman. As fate would have it, they got to know each other while flying to the movie set in Mexico. Their friendship gradually blossomed into a deep and passionate love. Their connection was so strong that they never wanted to spend a single moment apart, and they soon tied the knot, only months after the tragic death of John Lennon.
Over the course of their 40-year marriage, Bach and Starr have faced challenges together, including a near-fatal car accident and a joint journey to sobriety in 1988. Their love has endured, and in 2021, they joyously celebrated their 40th anniversary, surrounded by love from their family and friends.
But their bond extends beyond their personal relationship. Both Bach and Starr have a shared passion for philanthropy. They actively run The Lotus Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting various projects focused on animals, substance abuse, homelessness, and cancer. Starr, who is also an artist, generously donates 100 percent of his art sales to the foundation.
The love story of Barbara Bach and Ringo Starr is truly inspirational. They show us that love knows no boundaries and, with their unwavering commitment, they remind us of the incredible power of love. As they continue to make a difference through their charity work and their lives, we eagerly wait to see what they will achieve next.
