Robert Wagner, 96, Poses With 7th Heaven’s Barry Watson in Rare Three-Generation Photo
Robert Wagner just gave fans a glimpse into his family life, and the photo carries more weight than a casual birthday post.
The 96-year-old actor shared a rare snapshot via Instagram on Thursday, April 23, featuring himself alongside son-in-law Barry Watson and granddaughter Clover. The occasion was Watson’s birthday.
“Join Jill and I in wishing our terrific son-in-law Barry Watson a Happy Birthday 🎉 Always fun times when you’re around-grateful for the laughs, the love and these unforgettable moments together,” Wagner wrote. “Cheers to another great year ahead!🎉 @realbarrywatson.”
The Natalie Wood Connection
Watson is married to Natasha Gregson Wagner in 1970 They share daughter Clover. But the family tree here tells a much deeper story.
Natasha was born to Natalie Wood and Richard Gregson. Wood was married to Gregson from 1969 to 1972. Before that, Wood was married to Robert from 1957 to 1962. After her divorce from Gregson in 1972, she married Robert for the second time that year.
Robert and Natasha have always had a close bond, brought even closer after Wood’s death in 1981. The way Natasha tells it, that loss actually deepened their relationship.
“I was so lucky I had two dads who were deeply committed to raising me and helping me through,” Natasha told People in April 2016. “They were trying to pick up the pieces for us and stumble forward and find out what our life looked like after that.”
She continued, “I’m certain because my mom died, my relationship with my stepdad is way deeper than it would have been had she lived, because he had to be my mom and dad.”
Wagner also reflected on fatherhood, saying, “We’ve hung on to each other throughout the years and she means the world and all to me.”
In addition to Natasha, Wagner also shares daughter Katie with Marion Marshall. He was married to Marshall from 1963 to 1971. He also welcomed daughter Courtney with Wood in 1974. Natasha said she and her sister got some important traits from their mom, like resilience.
“She was a good teacher, even though I don’t think she knew she was teaching me anything,” Natasha shared. “She didn’t think, ‘I’m going to teach her how to survive my loss.’ But just those 11 years with her definitely taught me how to survive her loss. Because that strength and vulnerability that she had, she gave that to me.”
Robert Wagner Celebrated a Milestone Birthday
Wagner has been married to Jill St. John since 1990. In February, the actor celebrated his 96th birthday with his family by his side. Natasha shared a post via Instagram to mark the occasion.
“My dad is 96 today. I’ve been so lucky to have him by my side all these years. He is young at heart and older than I ever imagined he would be! Full of wisdom, love and good cheer. He’s funny as hell and as good as they get.”
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This story was originally published April 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM.
