Robert Wagner, 96, Kisses Wife Jill St. John After 36 Years of ‘Love and Laughter' on Their Anniversary
Robert Wagner is celebrating his 36th wedding anniversary with wife Jill St. John.
Wagner, 96, who starred in early series like It Takes a Thief and Switch, continued on TV in Hart to Hart before appearing more recently on Two and a Half Men and NCIS. He also had a successful film career, with roles in the Austin Powers trilogy and several other popular films. He's also widely known as the former husband of Natalie Wood. But in a new Instagram post, the acting icon is showing his favorite role as a loving husband. In the shot, Wagner gives a kiss to his wife on their 36th wedding anniversary.
"36 years of love and laughter with my beautiful Jill. Happy Anniversary, my love 💕," Wagner captioned the photo.
Wagner Honored His Former Wife, Natalie Wood
Back in July, Wagner took to social media to share a throwback photo of himself and his former wife, Natalie Wood, who died at the age of 43 in 1981. The touching share was posted in honor of what would've been their 53rd wedding anniversary,
"Always a special place in my heart. Happy Anniversary Nat! More Than Love," Wagner captioned the photo of himself and Wood, tagging the couple's children.
How Did Natalie Wood Die?
Wood died on a boat trip to California's Catalina Island. Her death was initially ruled an "accidental drowning," PEOPLE shared. In a press conference, L.A. coroner, Dr. Thomas Noguchi, concluded that after accidentally falling into the water, Wood had attempted to board a dinghy, Vanity Fair reported. This is based on fingernail scratch marks on the inflatable boat's side. Noguchi shared that he believed Wood had clung onto its side, but was weighed down by the heavy parka she was wearing, and couldn't pull herself up from the water.
While some assumed Wagner was involved, Wood's daughter, Natasha Gregson Wagner, shared in her 2020 documentary, Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind, why she believes Wagner wasn't involved in her mother's death.
"It's outrageous and completely unacceptable that others have created this narrative about my dad and the night my mom died," Natasha said, PEOPLE reported. "I know that if my mom had been in any kind of distress, he would have given his life for her. I know that as well as I know my name."
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This story was originally published May 27, 2026 at 10:40 AM.