Ringo Starr And the wife Barbara Bach We've been happy together since the 1980s.
The couple met while filming their movie in 1980. Caveman. Before getting together, Starr (real name Richard Starkey) was previously married Maureen Cox From 1965 to 1975. Ex Three children share: Zack, Jason, and me.
For her part, Bach married an Italian businessman AugustoCount Gregorini of Savignano di Romagna in 1966. During their marriage, Bach welcomed daughter Francesca and son Gianni. They divorced in 1975.
Despite communicating during the slapstick comedy, Starr and Bach did not begin their romantic relationship until filming was almost complete.
“The truth is we weren't together until the end Caveman. “At work, we got on well, but we each had other people, our friends,” Bach said in a 1981 interview. Playboy. Then, suddenly, within a week – the last week of shooting – it happened. We have changed from friendly love to love.”
One year later, Starr and Bach married in London. They have been by each other's side ever since.
Keep scrolling for the full timeline of Starr and Bach's relationship:
1980
Starr and Bach met while filming their film Caveman. The Beatles The drummer played the prehistoric man Atouk while Bach portrayed Lana, one of his love interests.
April 1981
The couple tied the knot at Marylebone Town Hall in London after dating for almost a year.
1988
Bach and Starr entered treatment together at Sierra Tucson Rehabilitation Clinic. Starr talked about how seeking drug treatment helped him stay on his path.
I didn't tour in the '80s, and I didn't tour much in the '70s. I kind of got involved in a lot of the material and it became more important than anything else the people in 2017. “In 1988 I ended up in rehab and in 1989 I put my first All-Starr band together. I got back on track, and that's what I've done ever since.”
February 2010
Bach was at Starr's side when he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
January 2014
Barbara Bach Ringo Starr at the 56th Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Starr brought Bach as an extra to the Grammys as he and Paul McCartney They received a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award for their work with the Beatles.
November 2015
Drummer and ex Bond girl We celebrated 35 years together. In an interview with the peopleStar talked about how their spark hasn't dimmed after all these years.
“There's no way out…I think I love Barbara (today) as much as I did (when we met),” Starr gushed. “And I'm so lucky that she loves me and we're still together.”
December 2015
Starr and Bach decided to auction off some of their personal items, including some of the Beatles' private items, through Julian's Auctions. The pair raised $9 million For their charitable workLotus Foundation.
July 2016
Bach and Starr attended Cirque du Soleil Beatles love The show, which celebrated its tenth anniversary.
September 2016
The duo attended the premiere of the documentary The Beatles: Eight days a week – touring. McCartney and his wife joined Starr and Bach on the red carpet. Nancy Shevell.
March 2018
Bach was next to Starr when He was knighted by Prince William.
December 2022
Starr and Bach stepped out for a movie premiere in London If these walls could sing. The documentary, filmed by McCartney's daughter Mary, tells the history of Abbey Road Studios and includes cameos by McCartney, Starr and more distinguished musicians.
March 2024
The duo reunited with Paul and Shevell during Paris Fashion Week to show support Stella McCartneyan offer.
July 2024
Bach and Starr celebrated the 11th anniversary of Ringo's Peace and Love Birthday Celebration in Los Angeles.
“Peace and love from Ringo, family and friends in Beverly Hills, CA! 🇺🇸😎✌️🌟❤️🎶🌻🥦🌈☮️,” Star wrote. Via Instagram Along with a video clip of the event.