Bianca Jagger was Mick Jagger’s first wife, married to the Rolling Stones frontman from 1971 to 1978, and the mother of his daughter Jade. She became famous in the 1970s as a fashion icon and socialite — photographed at Studio 54, on a white horse at her 30th birthday party, and in Andy Warhol’s circle — and later became known for a second, longer career as a human rights and environmental activist.
From Nicaragua to London
Bianca Pérez-Mora Macías was born on May 2, 1945, in Managua, Nicaragua. She grew up in Nicaragua, studied political science in Paris, and later moved to London, where she worked as a model and became part of the city’s fashion and music scene.
She met Mick Jagger in 1970, at a party in France after a Rolling Stones concert. They married on May 12, 1971, in Saint-Tropez, in a Catholic ceremony that became a media event. Their daughter, Jade Jagger, was born on October 21, 1971.
Marriage to Mick Jagger
The Jaggers’ marriage was short and, by many accounts, turbulent. Bianca later said she was unhappy with the rock-star lifestyle and with Mick’s infidelities. The couple separated and divorced in 1978.
During the marriage Bianca became a style icon, known for her tailored suits, wide-brimmed hats, and appearances at New York’s Studio 54. She was also, by her own account, increasingly interested in politics and social issues, drawing on her Nicaraguan background and her time in Paris.
Human Rights and Environmental Activism
After the divorce Bianca reinvented herself as an activist. She became involved in campaigns against human rights abuses in Central America, including the U.S.-backed Contra war in Nicaragua, and later worked on issues including Indigenous rights, women’s rights, and environmental justice.
She served as a goodwill ambassador for the Council of Europe and worked with organisations including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. In 2005 she founded the Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation, which focuses on human rights, climate change, and the rights of Indigenous peoples.
Her activism has taken her to conflict zones and international courts, and she has received awards for her work, including the Right Livelihood Award in 2004, often called the “Alternative Nobel Prize.”
Later Life
Bianca Jagger has remained a public figure, balancing occasional fashion and cultural appearances with sustained advocacy. Her daughter Jade became a jewellery designer. Bianca has continued to speak out on Nicaragua, on the death penalty, and on environmental issues, presenting herself not as a former rock wife but as an activist in her own right.
What Is Not Established About Her Finances
No verified personal net-worth figure for Bianca Jagger is reported here. Estimates published by celebrity-finance websites are not audited and vary, and any divorce settlement is not the same as personal assets. This article reports her documented roles — as a model, socialite, and activist — rather than a fortune figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Bianca Jagger married to? Mick Jagger from 1971 to 1978. They had one daughter, Jade Jagger.
How did Bianca Jagger meet Mick Jagger? At a party in France in 1970, after a Rolling Stones concert.
Where did Bianca and Mick Jagger marry? In Saint-Tropez, France, on May 12, 1971.
What is Bianca Jagger known for after her divorce? Human rights and environmental activism, including the Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation and the Right Livelihood Award in 2004.
Is Bianca Jagger still active? Yes. She continues to campaign on human rights, Indigenous rights, and climate issues.
