Cleaning my house, taking out the trash, just ALL the things ….and carrying my phone with me to listen to Beauty Biography. You are such a great story teller! LOVE your beauty biographies as I love old movies and the actresses who stole my heart right alone with the leading men. 💖
I’ve watched several documentaries on Natalie & her death. Robert’s timeline has always been so off it’s WILD. I think when you mix anger & alcohol in a tight space, bad things can happen. 💔
Natalie killed her self Everything was a perfect storm that led up to her death your right But having a costar she was afraid of water she was an alcoholic and drug addict and nobody talks about that she was partying on the mainland all day with Christopher and came back to the boat so you can imagine what happened after that more alcohol more pills and the rest is history!
Exactly, I think RJ did it, but unintentionally. He's kind of above reproach because of his status in Hollywood. He really bends over backwards to have the daughters dismiss him as a causal factor in Natalie's drowning.
Yes and add jealousy to that as well because that was what it was all really about and a big possession trip. If Robert did do the ACT he won't get away with it because one day soon he will die and then comes the judgement because God himself knows what happened! God knows everything
Right they will not kill the golden goose that is supporting them. And they all still cashing in on her name. Selling her belongings and hawking perfume. Disgraceful.
Witness accounts just don’t match the stories, and the ship captain came out and said they (the Captain and Christopher Walken) lied to protect Robert Wagner, not that they fully understand what happened, but they did know the truth would look bad for him. There was a couple in a nearby boat who could hear Wagner taunting Natalie, presumably while she was struggling in the water. I just don’t think that he would be considered a person of interest if it was all rumors and lies.
Yep! Wagner lied about everything and made everyone else lie to cover up the fact that he and Walken were an item behind closed doors. The argument between Natalie and Wagner happened because she caught them together that night.
What remains behind is so good, i must watch it again. I discovered Natalie back in 2000 when i was 16, I caught 'rebel' on tv late one night and fell in love with James Dean lol. In 2001 i read a biography on Natalie during my breaks at work (the suzanne finstead one). I just discovered your channel 😊
My best friend for 30 years was Gladys Presley's best friend! ( YES! Elvis Presley's mother!) Anyway my friend met Natalie Wood when she was staying at Graceland with Elvis briefly. My friend said she KNEW about RJ and had FRIENDS who knew him and so told me RJ was EXTREMELY MOODY !! So she said Natalie had her hands full with him.
Ashley, Natalie Wood was the first actress that I 'fell in love' with. I was in my teens and watched her dramatic, intense roles on TV, i.e., This Property is Condemned, Love With the Proper Stranger and Splendor in the Grass. She was so very beautiful, everything about her. What a moving, talented actor. I was in my twenties when she died and I remember where I was and crying on the phone with my best friend. I live in L.A. and had gone to Catalina on vacation every summer of my life. Thank you for this wonderful tribute. You are lovely and I wish your channel all the best and I'll keep watching. 👋🏻👏🏻🙏🏻
RJ had a lot of power and threatened people to lie and tell the story he made up. Natalie was afraid of dark water. With three men on the boat, she never would have tried to stop the dingy from bumping the boat herself. The dingy story was a lie.
One quick fact: Robert Wagner is still “ a person of interest” by the LAPD in the death of Natalie Wood. Just stating a fact. I loved Natalie, and her performance in “ SPLENDOR” is Oscar worthy.
New profile pic but I'm the same ole Kristy!!! lol...love these biographies! I know so little about these grand actresses so thank you for taking the time for all of us 🎥
Hi Ashley. Storytelling at its best. You are awesome with your handle on the material and your deft application of your makeup. I’m new here; saw Gene Tierney first now Natalie also one of my very favorites. Splendor in the Grass , This Property is(was?) Condemned, my favorites. I think her beauty was breath taking and the camera loved her. Appreciate how you link and empathize with the chaaacters, eg., motherhood, etc. You are so unique and a great storyteller. I love anything Old Hollywood so now I’m addicted to your channel . Thanks for all your hard work which you put in to these videos; it doesn’t go unnoticed. ❤❤❤
I love your makeup and biography series! Some biograpies I'd love to see made would be epsiodes about Audrey Hepburn, Lucille Ball, and Katharine Hepburn.
Your makeup is lovely. As to Ms. Wood, well, there were big secrets there that no one wanted to be exposed. But no one will ever know on this earth. You look beautiful and you taught me some things, especially contouring of the cheekbones. Thank you. Blessings. 🕊
I just found your channel a few days ago and I am so glad I did. Ashley, you are the world’s best storyteller. I am catching up on all of your beauty biographies and look forward to more. I also love seeing how you change your appearance as you so expertly apply makeup to your beautiful face.
No! BRAINSTORM HAD NOT WRAPPED PRODUCTION! Natalie STILL had scenes to do they she didn't get to do because she died. You left out the fact that there were MANY rumors in the rags that Natalue & Christopher Walken were having an affair. That's not true that there was ZERO chemistry on camera between Natalie & Christopher. If that WERE true, there wouldn't have been any rumors about their affair.
I totally agree. There are several things that she did not mentioned. I know there are alot of details she left. No sure if intentionally or the lack of really researching.
That's what I remember at the time of the death of Natalie. Natalie's sister Lana did some of the shots that were still needed to finish Brainstorm. Does someone think Lana is a liar?
Fact, not speculation, on November 18, 2011, the police in L.A. reopened the case of Natalie Wood’s death based on substantial and pertinent new information they received.
So your Gene Tierney video was recommended to me, and I started watching and loved it (always appreciate it when people of my generation appreciate the legends). When I heard this was a series, I got excited and hoped you may have covered my favorite. I was so happy when I found you had done Natalie. Terrific coverage of her career & trauma her mother caused her. I'm also angry her death has overshadowed much of her life, but while I think many people have exploited her, most or at least many saw her as a beloved figure who they grew up with and pray for justice for her premature demise. The suspicion around her death was actually immediate, and Lana & Davern's books were just written in the last 10 years. What Remains Behind was incredibly heartbreaking, for multiple reasons. While I'm not a fan of Lana or Maria, Natalie also had another sister and friends who the girls were ostracized from. If you watch alot of true crime, you will very often see the children being estranged and separated from the victim parent's family. Its infuriating and heartbreaking. But when children lose one parent, they surely do not want to lose another and are often psychologically immune or in complete denial from any negative opinions of the surviving parent. Ive adored Natalie for almost 30 years, and in a basic and unbiased biography of her, at 11 years old, I knew he was not a good person and it wasn't an accident. As I've gotten older (& I've not read Lana or Davern's books, but I did read her friend Gavin Lambert's ((& actually did a book report on it in 2004, only kid in 8th grade doing a star of Hollywood's Golden age 😳)) I've realized at worst he's a murderer and at best liable for leaving her in freezing water (an eye witness at the time reported hearing cries for help and a male shouting essentially keep your pants on, we're coming). There's alot about her & "RJ"'s relationship that is not included. Alot. I cried when they reopened her case and changed the cause. The LAPD and LA County coroner do not reopen or alter death certificates due to media pressure, especially 30 year old cases. The coroner at the time was kind of infamous, and RJ was a big star with alot of friends. Its not hard to imagine people looking the other way or wanting to believe the best. I so appreciate the good intention and otherwise fabulous video, but had to voice that because it is so important. She was so important. I doubt she'll get any justice in this world, but its wonderful for people to remember her for the Great she was and to not celebrate him for the great he wasn't
Look up the interview of Walken on Entertainment Tonight 1997. He's asked about that night and what and how he says it is chilling. I used to like him until that interview. Natalie's sister says that whatever evidence he gave the police when they reopened the case was never revealed as he begged them not to say anything public. It used to be said he and Wagner had an affair as Wagner was publicly interested in men his entire life.
WTH? I never thought of that angle. RJ and Chris Walken? I love Chris Walken. He was so beautiful when young. And a great actor. I was mesmerized by him in The Deer Hunter, when he won the Oscar. RJ may have been really cute, and he's hilarious as Number Two in Austin Powers, but his acting is fair to middling. I could see RJ being jealous and resentful because he is not as good an actor as Natalie and Chris. I don't think Chris is a meddler by nature.
Just came across your channel…love it! I was 12 when Natalie Wood died…it was such a tragic loss, I can’t imagine what her family went through. Such a beautiful woman, inside and out - thanks for your telling, so well done ❤️
Sorry that dinghy story doesn't sound quite right, she would call for the deck hands to tie the dinghy. I don't believe she would have untied and tide that dinghy herself. Plus the deckhand said that Natalie and RJ had a huge row and things breaking and smashing in their quarters. Whatever happened though it's sad that she's not around anymore.
I recently watched Natalie in The Green Promise [1948]. I heard that her first experience where her fear of water emerged, was during a flooding scene filmed in that movie. She was such a beautiful young girl & a very gifted child actress, as well as an adult. Thank you for explaining her perspective at the end. I do not believe that Robert Wagner would do anything to harm the woman that he loved...
@@michaelalan6840 I think she was wearing her bunny costume while trying to cross the bridge. She was desperate to check on her special sheep she was raising in 4-H.
@@lornahuddleston1453 I had no idea that she was injured during the filming of the flood scene! I wonder how many takes they made her endure? We can only hope now she's enjoying being enveloped with love, as the sweet & gifted child of God that she was in our world, now in spirit.
@dorothywillms115 Saw a documentary about her which said this. Look at it THIS way: RJ NEVER achieved the kind of MOVIE STAR status Natalie had- and you know that's true! His success was achieved through television series- which at THAT time, was considered second rate to having a film career.
This us true. RJ Wagner was never a giant Star like Natalie and Chris Walken. I'm sure his ego was bruised by this fact. He was more the case of a pretty face, and not a ton of talent. Chris Walken had won an Oscar for The Deer Hunter. Natalie was way bigger a star than RJ.
How dare y'all cast aspersion on RJ. Perhaps he battled a bit of the male ego comparing his level of success to that of his wife's -- but again I have never heard that RJ was abusive to Natalie, etc. Shame on you!
Thank you once again for sharing your talent and creativity in presenting these biographies about people we have seen performing, while knowing little about their lives behind the scenes. I am sure you are a wonderful mother!
I wonder if RJ's desire for Natalie to stay home with the kids is because of the kids, or more a matter of control and not wanting her star to continue to outshine his.
😭😥 Splendor In The Grass has had me crying my eyes out ever since I first saw it when I was sixteen. That was about 45 years ago. I blubbered to my mother that I just knew my life would play out tragically like that story. I don't care how young Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty were, they both should have gotten Best Actor Oscars! Another great movie directed by Elia Kazan. I know you said Elia Kazan harassed Vivien Leigh on the set of Streetcar Named Desire. I don't know what the back story is on that particular film, but Elia Kazan has directed some of the best ever films.
I love your story telling while putting on makeup beautifully. I am an old movie fan and it is great to hear the in depth stories of actors actresses I admire. Wonderful entertainment while I am just home puttering around. Thanks!
It is so obvious that robert wagoner left her to die as he .ust have passed her in the water. Robert thoughts i believe were if I cannot have her no one can so he did away with her. As maybe she was showing interest in someone else. Seems as if he could b an abuser
“Nikolaevna” comes from father name, its common format in post Soviet Union. It’s not second name like here, completely different concept. When they translate documents to English it’s gets omitted.
Wow. This was wonderful. I've been a fan of Natalie's my whole life. I rewatch "Miracle on 34th Street", "Love with the Proper Stranger", "Inside Daisy Clover", and of course, "Splendor in the Grass" every chance I get. "From Here to Eternity" isn't shown very often and I wonder if it's because it's compared with the original movie version -- you know how that goes... I appreciate your take on Natalie's complicated struggle with her life path and mental health and how she managed them with love & courage. I appreciate your sensitivity towards her children and acknowledgement of the Media's relentless coverage of the sensational over the rational. What you said about folks not wanting to accept the accident scenario is so true. As hard as it is to accept, everyone on that yacht was drunk. The harbor master was concerned about the entire party, including the captain. It's all very sad. Thanks for mentioning the positive aspects of her legacy.🤗
I just found you! How interesting you really are! So knowledgeable, & so entertaining! Loved your take on Natalie Wood, a woman every woman i know just loved. She was vulnerable, & that touched us all. Thanks, great content!
I loved the positive frame of Natalie Wood’s life as an actress and a person in your telling of her story. I never wanted to believe her husband did it. It’s a tragedy. And your right about the danger of the water, I almost died after being in a boating accident because the other boat did not have lights on late at night and we collided. My head hit the side of the boat and I was knocked unconscious. Had I gone overboard I would have been dead. Accidents happen.
@@AshleyAye I didn’t either until your biography. I do remember some special about her death but I never believed her husband killed her I thought that was absurd! Thank you for this I’ve learned a lot about Natalie Wood from this, she was such a special lady.
What a wonderful retelling of Natalie Wood's life story! I never believed that Robert Wagner had anything to do with her death. It was just an accident plain and simple.
I love the heart you put in your videos. Thank you for this--I feel like you have been part of restoring Natalie Wood's personal empowerment/agency. This was wonderful. I'll have to watch the documentary her daughter made. Thank you for making us aware of it!
Some many of these stories have a common denominator...alcohol. She was as talented as she was beautiful. Such a loss. Thank you for the interesting upload.
Thank you for your very hard work on this BB, it was Beautiful! I have loved Natalie Wood since I was child. I have also loved Robert Wagner. They made a Beautiful love story! I loved Splendor in the Grass!
Well but the autopsy reports show that Natalie had a full bladder which does not happen if you are “ struggling to survive in the ocean “… this is the first thing the body will do . Also how about the injuries in Natalie’s body ? Did she sustain them by falling in the ocean ??? There are strange things that did not ad up for sure .
We ALL have conflicting energies in our lives that need to be balanced. Her Gypsy Rose role proves she's definitely not a singer but having a stage mom in real life, along with her natural charm, made her perfect for this role. Fun fact, psychotherapy is still called psychotherapy. (Meaning psychological therapy vs physical therapy, speech therapy, and so on)
Just discovered you and now binging .. already a super fan and what great work! The details and the pictures you paint of their lives is so captivating. You are a gift.. subbed🤗❣
I grew up in the 60’s and 70’s . I adored Natalie Wood and thought she was the most beautiful woman ever. The movie Gypsy was my favorite. She was amazing. I was so sad when she passed
I love, love your makeup!! May I ask what it is? Is it a line you have created? I know this might be something that is your secret. I thought it couldn’t hurt to ask!❤
Great job on the makeup and clean story. I never believed the x con captain on. He changed his story so many times, he will always be very suspicious to me. That being said, Lana obviously was a drinker and I think cappy ton tbefriended her. It was obvious she was a lonely person with her bff the bottle. I don’t want to talk evil of her as she tried acting and was pretty good. The mother was Iill and that’s where the vicious cycle start. I was a little concerned when u said Dean died before the end of RWAC. I believe he died before he finished filming Giant with Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson. I remember cause they had to finish last scene and they used a double, took his words from other lines and pieced together what they could to finish his lines in the banquet scene where he was accepting an award. They literaly ended up having the stand in pass out in his food . I wrote this in the dark so sorry if it doesn’t make sense. ( corrected)
Incorrect she was found at 7:30 am not 11am. Wagner refused to turn on the searchlight he refused to contact the coastguard immediately and he refused to identify her body. No accident in my opinion dosent make any sense whatsoever.
Natalie was sixteen, but she had the mind and maturity of a woman---with the proof being what she socially engineered as a young woman. It's wrong to project one's insecurities and limitations onto another person who clearly had a mind of her own. RJ was 'closer to her own age,' but things didn't twice turn out so well. To an objective person, it would seem that the quality of the relationship matters more than the age or is what matters period despite prejudices of society.
Actually, she did not drown! The autopsy showed no water in her lungs which means she was dead before she went into the water. Autopsy proves it wasn’t a technical drowning!
Interesting take, however Dennis actually tied the dingy to the back of the boat. And she had finger grip type bruising on her body. My parents lived on a boat when I was a kid, ain’t no way that lady was about to go starting up a dingy engine on her own it’s harder than you’d think. She wasn’t that type of lady. She was always a passenger never someone to get involved with the workings of boats etc. Also, if she had slipped into the water don’t you think she would of shouted for help?! She could of been unconscious before going into the water. Too many inconsistencies for it to just be an accident. Natalie deserves the truth to be out 💗
Bob&Carol&Ted&Alice wss/is a very funny take on "the sexual revolution". I guess Paul Mazursky is inspired by Ingmar - but a Lot funnier and humorous than the swedish instructor; maybe even a parody on his oh, so earnest view on relationships.😊
I love ur channel but I was wondering why it wasn’t mentioned WHY Natalie & RJ divorced bc as her sister Lana stated, she caught RJ w/a man!!👀And, the alleged misbehavior of that Kirk Douglas during a visit (audition)to his hotel room wn she was only 16 yrs old while Lana & their mother waited in the car!🫤 on another note, could u plz do Gloria Grahame(what a hot mess!)😳
Hi! Thank you! I didn’t mention rumors Lana spread because Lana is not a reliable source in my opinion and I’m not going to defame people based on her word 🤷🏼♀️
I listened to that podcast too and was wondering the same. I think the lesson here is that so much of what we read or hear is conjecture. We must question everything and keep an open mind. Loving this channel ❤😊
Execellent job...yes i always felt like it was an accident...the older couple that reported years later they heard a woman yelling help and did nothing ..they should have been charged...and no one ever looks to chrustopher walken when they come up with evil possibles....thank you
