Barbara Bach, best known for her role as Bond girl Triple X in The Spy Who Loved Me, has had a fascinating journey both in her career and personal life. At 75, Bach reflects on her career at the height of her fame in 1977 when she starred alongside Roger Moore, playing the formidable Major Anya Amasova, a KGB agent who was both an ally and adversary to the iconic James Bond.

In a 1983 interview, Bach shared her thoughts on the character of Bond, calling him a “chauvinist pig” who used women as shields from danger. Roger Moore himself agreed with this sentiment, acknowledging that Bond shared many of these flaws. His remarks from 1973, during the release of Live and Let Die, where he referred to Bond as a “male chauvinist pig,” echoed the same view. This open criticism of the character highlighted the complexity of Bach’s own role, where she was more than just a love interest.

Before landing her breakthrough Bond role, Bach was involved in Italian cinema, starring in Black Belly of the Tarantula(1971), a thriller that also featured other Bond girls like Claudine Auger and Barbara Bouchet. Her portrayal of a strong, independent character in The Spy Who Loved Me made her a standout and solidified her position in Hollywood.

After her Bond debut, she went on to have starring roles in several films, including Up the Academy (1980) and Caveman(1981), where she starred opposite Ringo Starr. In the slapstick comedy Caveman, Starr played a Neanderthal who, after some humorous antics, chose another mate instead of Bach’s character. Their on-screen chemistry was undeniable, but it wasn’t until later that their relationship took a romantic turn.

The couple first crossed paths on the set of Caveman, where both were working in Mexico. Bach recalled in an interview with Playboy that despite the public’s fascination with their relationship, they weren’t together until the very end of the filming. Initially, they were just friendly coworkers with other partners. However, by the final week of production, their connection blossomed into love. “It just happened,” Bach said, as she recounted the evolution of their romance.

Their love story grew beyond the screen. Starr, 82, and Bach, who are now both sober, married on April 27, 1981, just months after John Lennon’s tragic death. Their wedding was attended by Starr’s former Beatles bandmates, Paul McCartney and George Harrison. The couple’s bond has remained strong ever since, even surviving a near-fatal car accident before their wedding. Starr has shared that the accident, where their car rolled over twice, made them realize how important it was to be together. “We decided we wouldn’t spend any time apart,” Starr said. “So far, the longest break was five days, and that was too long.”

The couple’s devotion to one another continued through challenging times, including both entering rehab together in 1988 and achieving sobriety. Their shared commitment to sobriety and supporting each other has remained a cornerstone of their relationship.

Bach and Starr have now been together for over four decades. In 2021, they celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary, with Starr posting a touching tribute on social media. He shared a photo from their wedding day, which included McCartney and Harrison, with the caption: “It was 40 years ago today, the love of my life said yes yes yes.” Their love has also extended to their philanthropic work, with the pair running The Lotus Foundation, a charity that supports various causes, including animal rights, homelessness, cancer, and substance abuse. Starr, an artist in his own right, donates all the proceeds from his art sales to the foundation.

Despite their blended family, which includes Starr’s three children from his first marriage and Bach’s two children from her previous marriage, the couple remains deeply connected. They have weathered life’s ups and downs together, and their love is clearly enduring. As Bach expressed, “I love the man, and that’s it.” Starr, for his part, added, “There’s no escape. I think I love Barbara as much as I did when we met – and I’m beyond blessed that she loves me, and we’re still together.”

The couple’s lasting love is a testament to their deep connection, proving that, for them, there truly is no such thing as “too much time together.” It’s clear that they’re inseparable—living proof that true love can stand the test of time.