{"id":3744,"date":"2024-07-16T20:04:34","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T20:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailygreenhouse.com\/?p=3744"},"modified":"2024-07-16T20:04:36","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T20:04:36","slug":"robert-wagner-stephanie-powers-held-each-other-up-after-losing-spouses-in-same-month-stayed-friends-for-44-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dailygreenhouse.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/16\/robert-wagner-stephanie-powers-held-each-other-up-after-losing-spouses-in-same-month-stayed-friends-for-44-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Robert Wagner & Stephanie Powers \u2018Held Each Other Up\u2019 after Losing Spouses in Same Month & Stayed Friends for 44 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It isn\u2019t always that an on-screen pair garners sheer praise and appreciation from the audience because of their brilliant acting and undeniable chemistry. Something similar happened with Stefanie Powers and Robert Wagner when they starred in a mystery television series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They played amateur detectives in the \u201cHart to Hart\u201d franchise, which ran for five seasons on ABC from 1979 to 1984. The show revolved around the many exciting adventures of the globe-trotting couple, Jonathan and Jennifer Hart, who found themselves amid murder, theft, smuggling, and espionage in almost every episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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American film and TV stars Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers as they appear in their TV series \u2018Hart to Hart\u2019 about a wealthy husband and wife who work together as private detectives. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jonathan (Wagner) was a self-made millionaire and the owner of Hart Industries, while his stunning wife, Jennifer (Powers), was a freelance journalist. Together, the duo, who had a knack for finding and solving mysteries wherever they went, always managed to make time for romance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Following their fateful encounter, the pair were said to have stayed in contact and eventually started dating.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Harts also had a loyal butler, cook, and chauffeur, Max (played by Lionel Stander), and an adorable pet dog, Freeway. The TV show<\/a> was written by the renowned author Sidney Sheldon and received multiple laurels and accolades, including 22 award nominations and four wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the series went off the air, it was followed by eight TV movies from 1993 to 1996, including \u201cHart to Hart: Two Harts in Three-Quarter Time.\u201d Released in 1995,<\/a> this made-for-television film was dedicated to the memory of Stander, who died in November 1994.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Written by Sheldon, Donald Ross, and Matt Crowley and starring Wagner, Powers, and Collins, the crime-drama centered around the Harts accepting a clock left to them by their deceased valet, Max, not knowing that the timepiece would become the centerpiece of a complex case involving murder and blackmail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers pictured in their series \u201cHart to Hart\u201d in 1979 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an interview in 2019, Powers fondly remembered her incredible time on the set with Wagner and shared her thoughts on the love sparks that radiated from their epic pairing. \u201cWe chose to be together. We loved each other. We adored everything about each other,\u201d she expressed.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m talking about Jonathan and Jennifer,\u201d <\/strong>chimed Powers, attempting to justify that she was referring to her real-life romance with Wagner. Interestingly enough, she isn\u2019t the only one who has discussed Mr. and Mrs. Harts\u2019 great chemistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2021, Wagner spoke about the classic series returning to the television screens after many years of initially entertaining the audience with its lighthearted, whimsical, and romantic streak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Detroit, Michigan native shared that he and his team had a remarkable time making the series. Wagner said he was overjoyed that the series was being shown again in South America and Europe to a new and younger audience. \u201cHappily it will again appear in the USA \u2026 hope everyone enjoyed the show,\u201d added<\/a> Wagner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers as Jonathan and Jennifer Hart in \u201cHart to Hart\u201d | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before starring as Mrs. Hart on TV, Powers played John Wayne\u2019s daughter in the 1963 American Western comedy movie, \u201cMcLinktock!\u201d However, it was \u201cHart to Hart\u201d that brought her immense fame and popularity, turning her into a household name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Astonishingly, many are unaware that Wagner\u2019s wife, Natalie Wood, also auditioned for the role of his television wife, <\/strong>being the studio\u2019s original choice. Having worked with Powers before, Wagner turned things around, convincing the show\u2019s creators she was the best choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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American actors Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers, the stars of the television show \u2018Hart to Hart,\u2019 circa 1980 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers in the pilot of the series \u201cHart to Hart\u201d | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powers and Wagner reportedly knew each other before playing wealthy, globe-trotting detectives on-screen. They first crossed paths while rehearsing for the film \u201cWest Side Story,\u201d which featured Wagner\u2019s wife, Wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talking about her experience in the movie, Wood recounted,<\/a> \u201cI was 15 years old. The schleppers had rehearsed for about three months and then finally the principals were chosen. And we met briefly at that point. Then I was fired.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before playing Jennifer in the 80s television show, Powers had guest appearances in two of Wagner\u2019s other series \u201cIt Takes a Thief,\u201d and \u201cSwitch.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Natalie Wood, Stefanie Powers and Robert Wagner during 6th Annual People\u2019s Choice Awards at Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California, United States. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers from the series \u201cHart to Hart\u201d | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both Stars Lost Their Soulmates in the Same Month<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When \u201cHart to Hart\u201d began, both Powers and Wagner were committed to their partners. Powers was in a serious relationship with William Holden\u2014an American movie actor 24 years older than her. In contrast, Wagner was happily married to Wood, who began her acting career as a child artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, in November 1981, both Holden and Wood tragically died.<\/strong> Wood reportedly drowned while on a weekend sailing vacation with her husband. Holden reportedly passed away after an accident at his Santa Monica apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Film actor Robert Wagner and his wife Natalie Wood arrived at Heathrow Airport from Los Angeles with their children Courtney (2) and Natasha (5) in May 1976 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite their shared grief and devastation, Wagner and Powers continued to portray an enamored pair.<\/strong> Talking about losing her beloved boyfriend, the \u201cDeceptions\u201d alum shared how it was a challenging period for her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But since \u201cHart to Hart\u201d was mid-series at the time, Powers said she and Wagner didn\u2019t have much choice but to stay faithful to their obligation to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stefanie Powers and William Holden in 1977 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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