Robert Wagner and Jill St. John Celebrate 35 Years of Love, Resilience, and Hollywood History

Hollywood legends Robert Wagner and Jill St. John commemorated their 35th wedding anniversary on Monday, May 26, 2025, with a heartfelt video montage shared on Wagner’s Instagram. The touching tribute featured rare photos chronicling their decades-long journey together. In his caption, Wagner expressed deep affection, writing, “35 years of love, laughter, and partnership with my beautiful Jill. Every day by your side has been a blessing. Happy Anniversary, my love. 💕🍾.”

From Early Hollywood Beginnings to Lasting Love After Years of Separate Journeys

Wagner and St. John’s story began in the 1950s when they were contract players at FOX studios. Despite meeting early in their careers and co-starring in the TV film How I Spent My Summer Vacation, their romantic relationship didn’t blossom until much later. Both had previous marriages—Wagner’s most public being his marriage to Natalie Wood, with whom he had a daughter, Courtney. After Wood’s tragic death in 1981, Wagner also became the legal guardian of his stepdaughter, Natasha Gregson Wagner.

Their relationship took off in 1982, a year after Wagner’s personal tragedy. According to Jayne Smith, a friend of St. John’s, the connection was instant and enduring. “R.J. just started calling. They started dating and have been ever since. She’s really in love,” Smith told People. Their romantic bond proved strong and lasting, leading to their marriage in 1990, eight years after their relationship began.

Finding Peace in Aspen: Reflecting on Love Away from the Hollywood Spotlight

In 2007, the couple opted for a quieter lifestyle, moving full-time from Los Angeles to Aspen, Colorado. Wagner, in his autobiography Pieces of My Heart, shared how deeply connected he feels to their mountain home. He emphasized the peace he finds there and his desire to spend the rest of his life in the serene setting of Aspen, even choosing it as his final resting place.

Now aged 95 and 84, Wagner and St. John remain a testament to enduring love in Hollywood—a place not always known for long-lasting relationships. Their story, filled with personal trials, resilience, and devotion, continues to inspire fans. As they celebrate over three decades of marriage, their journey reflects a lifetime of companionship and shared memories that transcend the glitz of their industry.