Who is Barbara Broccoli? The legendary producer who ruled the Bond franchise for decades steps down

Barbara Broccoli steps down as Bond producer - (Getty/ James Bond)

For over six decades, the James Bond franchise has been synonymous with espionage, elegance, and cinematic excellence.

At the heart of this legacy stands the Broccoli family, and in our era that means Barbara Broccoli, the formidable producer who, alongside her half-brother Michael G. Wilson, has been the guardian of 007's adventures since 1995.