Hollywood veteran Robert Wagner has delighted fans by sharing a touching family photograph on his Instagram account. The 95-year-old actor, best known for the hit series Hart to Hart, was pictured with his stepdaughter, Natasha Gregson Wagner, and her young daughter.
A Cherished Family Moment
The image captures a warm moment between the three generations. Natasha Gregson Wagner, 55, is the daughter of the late screen icon Natalie Wood and film producer Richard Gregson. She has appeared in numerous films including Lost Highway, High Fidelity, and Urban Legend.
Also in the photo is Natasha's daughter, 13-year-old Clover Clementyne Watson, whom she shares with her husband of ten years, actor Barry Watson. Clover is noted as the only grandchild of the legendary Natalie Wood.
Remembering a Hollywood Legacy
The post inevitably brings attention back to Wagner's enduring connection to Natalie Wood. The couple had a storied Hollywood romance, marrying first in 1957, divorcing, and then remarrying in 1972. Wood tragically died in a boating accident off Catalina Island in November 1981 at the age of 43.
Her death was initially ruled an accidental drowning. The case was reopened in 2011, leading to the death certificate being amended to "drowning and other undetermined factors." Wagner was named a person of interest but was officially cleared in 2022.
Natasha has been a fierce defender of her stepfather. In her 2020 memoir, More Than Love, she wrote of her conviction that her father "would never have harmed my mother or failed to save her if he knew she was in danger."
The Hart to Hart Years and Beyond
Robert Wagner's career is indelibly marked by his role as Jonathan Hart in the popular detective series Hart to Hart. The show, created by Sidney Sheldon, aired from 1979 to 1984 and co-starred Stefanie Powers as his wife, Jennifer.
The series followed the glamorous, child-free couple who solved murders as a hobby, aided by their streetwise butler Max, played by Lionel Stander. It featured a host of famous guest stars and spawned several television movies.
Wagner has been married to actress Jill St. John since 1990. The pair had been friends since the 1950s and were close to Wagner and Natalie Wood during their marriage.
In December 2023, Wagner posted a poignant tribute to Natalie Wood on their wedding anniversary, captioning a photo from 1957: "66 years ago on December 28th 1957, Natalie was my girl and now she was my wife. Happy Anniversary, Nat. More than love."
The recent family photo serves as a gentle reminder of the enduring bonds and complex legacy of one of Hollywood's most remembered families.
