Natalie Wood is one of old Hollywood’s most recognizable talents.
On July 20, 1938, Wood was born to two Russian immigrants in San Francisco, California.
Wood became a mainstage actress in some of the country’s most cherished, classic films.
By 1970, Gregson and Natalie had their first daughter.
Natalie also became a stepmother to Katie Wagner, Robert’s daughter.
Her daughters became the top priority in Wood’s life.
In the decade that followed Natasha’s birth, Wood participated in just four films.
In an interview withPeople Magazine, Natasha reflected on the wonderful mom that Natalie Wood was to her.
She told People, “There were so many things people didn’t know about her.
She was so brave and ahead of her time and such a businesswoman and so emotionally articulate.”
Meanwhile, Natalie Wood’s children were in the midst of enormous grief.
At ages 11 and 7, the young girls had lost their mother.
Over 40 years later, the two have persevered from this tragedy to build successful lives of their own.
Courtney Wagner became a luxury jewelry designer, working with celebrity clients.
