Biography
Who is Bianca Jagger?
Early life and education
Bianca Jagger was born as Blanca Pérez-Mora Macias in Managua, Nicaragua, on May 2, 1945. Her father worked as an import export merchant while her mother stayed at home. Following the divorce of her parents when she was ten years old, she remained with her mother. At sixteen years of age, she changed her given name from Blanca to Bianca.
She earned a scholarship allowing her to study political science in France at the Paris Institute of Political Studies. During this period, she traveled extensively in India and developed a strong interest in Eastern philosophy as well as the non-violent teachings of Gandhi.
Marriage and career
Bianca met Mick Jagger in France during September 1970 following a concert by the Rolling Stones. They married on May 12, 1971, in Saint-Tropez, France, while she was pregnant with their only child, Jade Jagger. She filed for divorce in May 1978, citing adultery.
During the mid-1970s, she pursued an acting career to establish an independent professional identity. She made her screen debut in the 1978 film Flesh Color alongside Dennis Hopper. That same year, she appeared in the satirical television film All You Need Is Cash. Her later film credits include The American Success Company in 1980 and the ensemble comedy The Cannonball Run in 1981. She also made guest appearances on television series such as Miami Vice and The Colbys before shifting her focus away from acting.
Activism and philanthropy
In 1981, Bianca participated in a United States congressional delegation visiting a United Nations refugee camp in Honduras. This experience became a turning point in her life after she confronted armed raiders to help release a group of captives. She subsequently established the Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation and served in leadership roles with organizations including Amnesty International USA and the Amazon Charitable Trust.
Over the decades, she has campaigned against the death penalty, opposed government intervention in Nicaragua, and defended the rights of women and indigenous peoples. She was nominated as a Council of Europe Goodwill Ambassador in December 2003 and has collaborated with numerous international humanitarian and environmental organizations.
Birthday and age
Bianca Jagger was born on May 2, 1945, which makes Bianca 81 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Bianca shares the date with 47 other famous people.
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