Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers, stars of the classic series Hart to Hart, recently reunited to mark the actor’s 96th birthday. Wagner posted a touching photo capturing the moment, showing the duo embracing with broad smiles. He wore a blue zip-up sweater, while Powers sported a white collared shirt adorned with black polka dots.
A Special Caption and Fan Love
In the photo’s caption, Wagner wrote, “When Jonathan and Jennifer reunite, it’s always something special. Thank you, Stefanie, for the beautiful birthday visit.” Fans flooded the comments with warm messages. One admirer noted, “For all the joy you have brought to us as Jonathan and Jennifer Hart, we thank you! Awesome picture!” Another praised, “Timeless elegance and eternal friendship! Thank you for all the joy you bring us!” A third fan observed, “You know it’s special when two people can come back together after many years, and they still have that same ‘zing’. Great show, Great stars,” while yet another exclaimed, “Love this! You both look wonderful.”
Powers Shares Birthday Greetings
Stefanie Powers also extended her wishes on Facebook, stating, “Celebrating another birthday for RJ, may there be many more.”
The Legacy of Hart to Hart
Wagner and Powers portrayed self-made millionaire Jonathan Hart and freelance journalist Jennifer Hart, a wealthy childless couple who tackled crimes in their spare time. The series aired from 1979 to 1984 across five seasons and spawned eight TV movies, with the final one released in 1996.
Deepening Bond Through Challenges
Stefanie Powers reflected on their shared history, saying, “There are so many wonderful memories.” She recently saw Wagner and noted, “Every time we see each other, we talk about, ‘Do you remember when?’ It crops up all these little memories… Hart to Hart was a gift because it played on both of our sensibilities.”
Their friendship strengthened during tough times on set. Powers’ husband, actor William Holden, died from a fall at home in November 1981. Weeks later, Wagner’s wife, Natalie Wood, drowned on a boat trip off California. Powers explained, “We leaned on each other for support. And we also understood that we had committed to doing a television series. It had to go on. The show had to go on, and no one would’ve understood that more than the partners we both lost.”
She added, “It was a very difficult time. We were held up by a lot of wonderful people and friends, some mutual friends and some on each side of the coin. And [Robert] had daughters. He also had children to keep supporting… emotionally. So it was a complicated and difficult time.”
Powers later married French aristocrat Patrick Houitte de La Chesnais in 1993, divorcing six years later. She then partnered with auditor Tom Carroll from 2000 until his passing in 2014. Wagner wed longtime friend Jill St. John nine years after Wood’s death, and the couple remains together.
