List of Famous people named Barbara

Barbara Renee Turner is an American professional basketball player. She plays for Hatay BŞB in Turkish Women's Basketball League and formerly the Connecticut Sun of the WNBA. A small forward, she is 6 feet tall and 78 kg in weight. She acquired US / Turkish dual citizenship while playing in Turkey; her name in Turkish is spelled Bahar Öztürk.

Barbara Goldsmith was an American author, journalist, and philanthropist. She received critical and popular acclaim for her best-selling books, essays, articles, and her philanthropic work. She was awarded four honoris causa doctorates, and numerous awards; been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, two Presidential Commissions, and the New York State Council on the Arts; and honored by The New York Public Library Literary Lions as well as the Literacy Volunteers, the American Academy in Rome, The Authors Guild, and the Guild Hall Academy of Arts for Lifetime Achievement. In 2009, she received the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit medal from the Republic of Poland. In November 2008, Goldsmith was elected a “Living Landmark” by the New York Landmarks Conservancy. She has three children and six grandchildren. The Financial Times declared that "Goldsmith is leaving a legacy—one of art, literature, friends, family and philanthropy."

Barbara Contini is an Italian politician and an official of international organizations expert on international politics and security.

Barbara Minty, also known as Barbara Minty McQueen, is a former fashion model who was the third wife and widow of American film star Steve McQueen.

Barbara Richardson is the wife of Bill Richardson, the former governor of New Mexico and 9th United States Secretary of Energy.

Barbara Olive Skelton was an English memoirist, novelist and socialite.

Barbara Stuart was an American actress.

Barbara Anelka Tausia is a Belgian choreographer and dancer. She is the wife of French footballer Nicolas Anelka and has followed her husband around Europe as he has changed teams.