Mick Jagger is known for his romantic escapades, but it was his marriage to his first wife Bianca that attracted a lot of attention in the 1970s. Are you curious about what Bianca is up to today?
The Rolling Stones, founded in 1962, have become an icon of rock music. At 80, Mick Jagger is still a legendary figure, his reputation further enhanced two decades ago when he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
Jagger co-founded the band along with Brian Jones, Charlie Watts and Keith Richards and has seen many changes over the years. Following the death of Watts in 2021 and Jones’ departure from the band, the current lineup consists of Jagger, Richards and 76-year-old bassist Ronnie Wood. They continue to tour and recently released “Hackney Diamonds”, their first album of new material in 18 years, which features collaborations with stars such as Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Lady Gaga.
Over the past six decades, Jagger’s fame has kept his personal life in the spotlight, particularly with his eight children. His eldest daughter, Karis, was born in 1969 and his youngest, Deveraux, was born in December 2016.
Mick married Bianca Pérez-Mora Macías in 1971 in a star-studded ceremony in Saint-Tropez. They welcomed their daughter Jade, now 52, and known for her work as an interior decorator and jewelry designer. Bianca became a socialite and was often in the news, notably for a legendary story about her arrival on a white horse to her birthday party at Studio 54. She later clarified that it was a surprise orchestrated by Steve Rubell, the club’s co-founder, and inspired by a photograph of her on a horse in Nicaragua.
Although both Jagger and Bianca had affairs during their marriage, it ultimately led to their separation. Bianca filed for divorce after Mick briefly dated model Jerry Hall. Their divorce was finalized in 1978, with Bianca receiving a $1.2 million settlement, New York Magazine reported. Reflecting on the split, she told The Guardian that it felt like a failure: “I was raised Catholic and believe that marriage is for life. And we failed”.
After her marriage ended, Bianca shifted her focus from partying to activism, campaigning for the rights of vulnerable people with Amnesty International. For her efforts, she received the 2004 Right Livelihood Award, often referred to as the “alternative Nobel Prize” for using her fame to advocate for those in need.
Today, Mick Jagger is in a committed relationship with American choreographer Melanie Hamrick, 36. They have been together for ten years and have a son together. Do you know about Bianca Jagger’s remarkable humanitarian efforts? Share your thoughts in the comments! Feel free to pass this article on to anyone who wants to know where these rock legends are today!