Ringo Star's Wife Used to Be a Bond Girl - All We Know about Barbara Bach

Ringo Starr is the former drummer for the legendary rock group The Beatles and one of the most famous musicians in the world. The English musician seems to enjoy his personal life; Ringo Starr's wife of over 40 years is Barbara Bach.

Ringo Starr's wife Barbara Bach is a star in her own right, appearing in numerous classic films and used to be a Bond Girl. Her husband rose to fame in 1962 as the drummer for the famous rock group The Beatles.

Starr was a drummer and singer, and songwriter for the group. His unique style as a drummer significantly contributed to the rock group's success and influenced future drummers.

The talented musician also succeeded as a solo artist after The Beatles broke up, releasing his first solo album in 1970 titled "Sentimental Journey." He has released more albums in his music career, with some of his songs ending up as No.1 hits.

The drummer has succeeded even more in life over the past few decades, such as his great marriage to his lovely wife, Barbara Bach. Starr seems to still be madly in love with the woman who owns his heart and isn't afraid to show it by posting sweet tributes to her.

Who Is Ringo Starr’s Wife?

Ringo Starr's wife Barbara Bach was born on August 28, 1946, in Queens, New York. She was raised with her siblings by their father, Howard Goldbach, a policeman turned costume jeweler, and mother, Marjorie Goldbach, a homemaker, in a neighborhood called Rosedale.

Regarding her career, Bach was a model and actress. She became a professional model after graduating from high school in 1964 and has graced the covers of top fashion magazines like ELLE and Vogue.

The 75-year-old actress once battled with addiction to alcohol and drugs.

About four years later, in 1968, Bach started her acting career in Italy, appearing in the television series "L'Odissea." That was the beginning of the actress's long and successful acting career as she went on to star in numerous TV shows and popular classic films.

Some of her roles include starring in 1971's "Black Belly of the Tarantula." Her most notable role was as Bond Girl Anya Amasova in the 1977 James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me" alongside legendary actor Roger Moore.

Before Bach met her husband, Ringo Starr, she married Italian businessman Augusto Gregorini. The two met in New York in 1966 while Bach worked as a model and Gregorini was visiting from Italy. They became man and wife two years later in 1968 and had two children. The pair officially divorced in 1981.

The 75-year-old actress once battled with addiction to alcohol and drugs. Bach checked into a rehab center, where she received treatment for four weeks. She was married to her husband, Starr, for seven years. Also, Starr was facing his addiction struggles and decided to get help.

Bach, and her husband, have been sober ever since. She started the Self Help Addiction Recovery Program (SHARP) in 1991. Bach began the recovery program with Pattie Boyd, a model, and photographer.

When Did Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach Get Together?

Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach met in 1980 on the set of the comedy film "Caveman." At the time, Starr was pursuing a career in acting after deciding to take a break from music. This was about a decade after The Beatles broke up.

The two ended up starring in the movie and fell in love while filming it. Shortly after the two started dating, they were involved in a horrible car accident. They crashed against a lampost after trying to avoid hitting an oncoming vehicle.

Following the crash, Bach luckily escaped unscathed, and Starr sustained minor injuries. With their new relationship and the couple not dating long enough to have even spoken about their future together, the two instantly knew they were meant to be after the accident. They decided to tie the knot just weeks after the incident.

Bach and Starr became husband and wife in London on April 27, 1981, surrounded by family and friends, including Paul McCartney and George Harrison. Their wedding took place a year after the assassination of John Lennon outside his Manhattan apartment.

The 82-year-old musician hasn't been afraid to express his love for his wife over the years. Starr once referred to her as the love of his life. The couple has been together for decades, and in 2021, Ringo Starr's wife and the musician celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.

Starr took to Instagram in April 2021 and posted an old photo of him and his wife on their wedding day in 1981. Also in the picture are the drummer's bandmates, Paul McCartney and George Harrison with the spouses, and Bach's young son from her previous marriage. The singer captioned the image by writing:

"It was 40 years ago today. The love of my life said yes yes yes. And I said it right back peace and love."

Does Ringo Starr Have Children with His Wife, Barbara Bach?

Ringo Starr's wife and her husband don't have children together; however, that doesn't mean they don't have kids from previous relationships. The 82-year-old musician and his wife have five children from their first marriages.

Ringo Starr welcomed three children with his first wife, Maureen Cox. They named their children Zak, Jason, and Lee, and Zak has since become a drummer like his dad. He's a performer and has recorded music since 1996 with his rock band "The Who."

On the other hand, Bach had two children from her marriage to her ex-husband Augusto Gregorini. They welcomed a daughter, Francesca Gregorini, and a son, Gianni Gregorini, before divorcing in the late 70s.