Christina Gannett: George Lazenby's First Wife & Family Now

Ever wondered about the life beyond the silver screen for a James Bond actor? It's a complex tapestry of love, loss, and reinvention, exemplified by the intriguing life of George Lazenby and the enigmatic Christina Gannett. The former James Bond star's personal life has often been as captivating as his on-screen adventures. Today, we delve into the story of his first wife, Christina Gannett, a woman who shared a significant chapter of his life, marked by both joy and sorrow.

While Lazenby is best known for his single, but memorable, portrayal of James Bond in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," his life off-screen has been a series of compelling narratives. Born on September 5, 1939, in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia, to Sheila Joan (Bodel) and George Edward Lazenby, his journey to international fame was anything but conventional. Before landing the role of 007, he traversed various paths, from serving in the Australian Army to working as an auto mechanic, used car salesman, prestige car salesman, and even a male model after moving to London, England in 1964. But, it was his marriage to Christina Gannett that provided him with a family and a period of relative stability amidst the whirlwind of fame.