Lana Wood reflects on her sister’s Natalie’s tragic death & on her romance with Ryan O’Neal.

Former Bond girl, Lana Wood opens up about her off-screen romance with her on-screen partners, Ryan O’Neal and Sean Connery. Plus Lana reveals what her sister Natalie told her about an alleged assault by a film great. Lana also relives the painful moments when she was told that her sister had drowned.
Timecodes
00:00 Start
00:30 Ryan O’Neal
02:30 Acting debut
05:26 The Searchers
06:30 Peyton Place & the co-star who hated her
09:22 The Long Hot Summer
09:43 Diamonds Are Forever
13:53 Night Gallery
15:13 Baretta
16:45 David Cassidy
18:00 The Felony Squad
19:21 Natalie Wood
37:39 Kirk Douglas
45:00 Eric Roberts

[@barryvincentredmond3973]

The mysterious death of Natalie Wood in 1981 still has tongues wagging.Lana does a great interview here and her fortright determination to strive for justice on behalf of her sister is so authentic.

[@MissPerriwinkle]

i admire her efforts to get to the bottom of natalie's death. many questions remain....

[@stellamal7088]

Lana, your sister was my favorite actress you are a wonderful sister, for seeking justice for your sister i wish you all the best in the future i am also sorry about your daugters death hope you find the peace and justice you deserve may god continue to bless you

[@NancySellers-zb1up]

What an incredible interview. Craig Bennett is a masterclass, as others have noted. So prepared. Lana Wood’s story is extraordinary. Glad she is telling it as she sees it🙏

[@user-rf2pq3fm3n]

Lana will see Natalie again in heaven. She will be there to greet her. ❤🇨🇦

[@jimsmith9301]

Hi Lana. Sending best wishes love and prayers! Jim

[@susanrike7476]

This interview popped into my feed. Have loved Natalie Wood all my life. I respect Lana and always believed that Natalie's death was foul play. That R.J. was involved, didn't radio for help, stopped the captain from doing anything, says it all. I hope one day the truth comes out. Probably after R.J. dies. Meanwhile, I admire Lana's spirit and tenacity. As for R.J., how does he sleep at night? I find his behavior deplorable.

[@BarbGleeson-hf3et]

This would have to be one of the most powerful interviews. Didn't know much about Lana Wood, but knew about the Natalie Wood tragedy. Up to find Lana's book. Lana is rightly carrying Natalie's torch, and so glad she managed to shake herself out of that blacklisting.

[@laureneharrington6110]

Lana wrote the book to make some money.

[@BarbGleeson-hf3et]

@@laureneharrington6110 as she's entitled to do

[@feliciafloresca4108]

Lana Wood carried her sister's legacy. Even though she was blacklisted by her brother in-law, it didn't stop her from moving on. Now that Lana is back into acting, the blacklisting fails to prevail. I'm proud of you Lana. You are a role model to strong women around the world.

[@tracyomalley9470]

He's guilty as sin 💯 why hasn't this been took care of before now ??? 😢

[@paulmc3457]

Look at that scumbag walking out of her funeral, nobody could say that isn't the most perfect example of someone seriously scared of being thrown in prison for murder.

[@csrothlisberger852]

it's just amazing that Robert Wagner was never arrested & charged with murder or manslaughter. How he can live with himself is beyond me.

[@KJ-xc6qs]

He's an amoral narcissist and sociopath.

[@Beachandpool]

Jon Benet Ramsey case comes to mind. How the father sleeps at night. Older daughter of his too....died young.

[@biancaenera2500]

Because those are lies eventually?

[@gregguralnik2512]

Wagner is a celebrity. Usually, some of these famous people have had police in their pockets for decades.

[@Beachandpool]

@@gregguralnik2512 so true

[@biancabeyer789]

Her book was very good.

[@AnthonyWilliams-li5mz]

I absolutely love Lana Woods. Her love for her sister Natalie is powerful and golden. I wish I had a sister like Lana Woods. I hope one day Lana Woods gets justice and the truth about her sister. I hope so. Love you Lana Woods

[@hellentatsios7888]

i was devastated by Natalies death. i believe robert wagner is guikty.

[@hellentatsios7888]

guilty

[@biancabeyer789]

Lana was such a beauty, people only credit Natalie. Lana really was.

[@joanneevans1295]

This just came up on my feed, and I was spell-bound. The best interview with Lana Wood I've seen. What a ferocious fighter and brave woman. being blacklisted for telling what she knows to be the truth. I hope you find peace, Lana. You are a warrior (and a great actress!) With blessings from New York.

[@celebritydrop]

Hello New York and thank you for your comment.

[@CraigMurchie-zw7ug]

Great interview. Love Lana Wood’s honesty. 😀

[@laureneharrington6110]

She feels sorry for herself and she should. She has been married five times and never really had much of a life.

[@darmonweir5910]

A brilliant interview. Have been a Lana Wood fan for years. She was excellent on Peyton Place, and I remember her as Plenty O'Toole in Diamonds Are Forever. But her advocacy for her sister is commendable. Had no idea she'd faced such adversity. Go well and strong Lana :)

[@MartyBenson-te2ie]

This is an extraordinary interview. Answered so many questions, thanks to the brilliance of the interviewer. Lana was great as Plenty O'Toole. She and Sean Connery certainly had great chemistry. Off to find her book.

[@deborahmckay8451]

Lana knows the truth about Natalie. The Captain Dennis Davern knows the horrible fight Robert Wagner and Natalie had….then no noise from Natalie….silenced……gone….and Wagner just standing on the back of the boat…calm….chill…..sipping his drink. Yeah right! It’s sick…….that boat may be a yacht…..but a 54 foot boat is not that big! My grandfather had a 54 foot Chris craft. It’s big….but not big enough that you wouldn’t know a person was being beaten to death and body dropped overboard. Everyone on the boat could hear what was happening! Dennis knows the truth..…he knows more. Wagner threatened him not to talk……geeeeez. LAPD get on top of this….it’s an absolute freakin disgrace. 😢

[@benicio1967]

I still can’t figure out how Chris Walken has been so silent about such a tragic event.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Dennis Davern has changed his story many times. He's not really credible.

[@KJ-xc6qs]

He's complicit@@benicio1967

[@MollyMeyers121]

What an amazing and powerful interview. Bravo Lana for your candor and interviewer Craig for being the best at this 🙏

[@narellecox2028]

Lana's book was excellent. This was a fabulous interview. What a wonderful lady she is, I think she is terrific x Australia

[@KJ-xc6qs]

The host of this show has the best shirt collection!

[@MollyMeyers121]

Yes! Would love a tour of Craig’s wardrobe. 😊

[@TheJewellian]

What a fascinating and touching interview and the interviewer is brilliant as he knows his subject well and listens

[@benhudson515]

Just finished watching what is a most powerful and impressive interview. Lana Wood is sharing heartbreaking stories and Craig Bennett brings out the best in everyone, as always. Thank you Celebrity Drop for another great celebrity interview.

[@celebritydrop]

Glad you enjoyed it Ben.

[@deniseoates7147]

It just that movie stars back then were so multifaceted and growing up in Georgia where Ted Turner developed his channel 17 station that ran 24/7 in the 70s when I was a kid and I would stay up all night watching old movies and awed at the colorization of them to the styles worn (this was a big influence on my love of fashion) and the stories told. Now in my 60s I am witnessing all the greats just fade away and it leaves a void that can never be refilled. I am glad to see Ms Wood looking rather swell and still looking to work. My condolences and prayers for the grief Woods family for the loss of Natalie, Evan and Olga(?) that they experiencing and for their loved ones' soul. Grieving is never over it just different stages of it. I never was a fan of Wagner because as a child I was not a fan of his acting and there was something about him I did not like (I don't know why). It shocked me when she said that Natalie's husband never called for her mom and sister to make sure himself that they were told and that they were okay. My favorite of Natalie work was Miracle on 34th street (seen as a kid), Gypsy (I could relate being a sibling to a talented sister that mom focused on and I was a tomboy), and then it was Westside Story. Lana's work other than what was on TV, was more in what would been too adult for me at the time like James Bond (but of course I seen as an adult) but never was into Soaps but I am going to check out The Long, Hot Summer if I can find it streaming. Lana you should do a movie on your guy's sister relations because with likes of Frozen (cartoon) it now where those kind of stories really works. I would love to see this even in a musical format What about Me! Live long and prosper! Keep up the good work! Thanks for sharing and blessing to you and all in the days to come.

[@karenkingrey6142]

I hope that book becomes a mega best seller, people really need to know the facts. Although, I will say, I think after a while everyone had the sense he was to blame for Natalie’s death. All the very best to you, Lana. Thanks for this interview. ❤

[@thetruthbetold961]

Really interesting! I just ordered Lana's book. This interviewer is the best.

[@darmonweir5910]

Just re watched this interview. It's a masterclass in how to do one. Great questions and great talent in Miss Lana Wood. Please keep these interviews coming. Love the Celebrity Drop channel

[@celebritydrop]

We will!

[@MrsNeanderthal]

Another great interview. Such a strong determined lady. Very sad there is no justice.

[@vailewalders1395]

You're the best interviewer in the business, all your interviews are always so interesting and enjoyable

[@swannoir]

Great interview. How wonderful to see Lana. You look great, Lana. I've long wondered about your sister's death. So sorry for your loss. We all miss her.

[@kennethrussell1158]

Her mom looked just like Natalie.

[@SherryN-bi3yz]

This was an excellent interview.

[@celebritydrop]

Thank you for your kind words Sherry.

[@Beachandpool]

RJ didn't want to identify the body? WHAT?!

[@carysbenson8061]

Incredible!!

[@ravenel2]

When your wife drowns on your boat and you take off, leaving the HIRED BOAT CAPTAIN to identify your wife-yes, you are definitely a narcissist. No comment on what else he is.

[@suzannek3493]

@@ravenel2 exactly.

[@Stevenspelling123]

Off to hunt up her books now. Lana's honesty is extraordinary and brave. I always suspected there was more to Natalie Wood's drowning than simply falling over in a heavy coat. A sensational interview. Mister Craig Bennett. Always with empathy and a genuine interest. This channel does it so well.

[@celebritydrop]

Thank you Steve. Craig and I appreciate hearing from viewers.

[@andrewjones3022]

A most powerful, intelligent and deep interview! Totally engaging! As always, THANK YOU!!

[@celebritydrop]

Thank you again Andy.

[@snowyskylar8821]

Excellent interview style. I love this channel.

[@celebritydrop]

Wow! Thank you for your support. Craig and I appreciate hearing from viewers.

[@elaineboisvert6200]

Great interview ! Lana is a terrific actrice and sounds like a wonderful and sincere person. A fan from Quebec, Canada

[@celebritydrop]

Thank you Quebec!

[@vickyabramowitz2885]

45.35. Eric Roberts is one of my fave actors but only when he plays the role of a crazy person.

[@joanneevans1295]

Isn't he the best! Love Eric Roberts

[@NancySanders-om4ic]

@@joanneevans1295 I think he and Julia Roberts are brother and sister.

[@tomryan914]

@@NancySanders-om4ic They are...but not close.

[@dianejohnson5216]

And it’s sad that Natalie girls don’t have anything to do with there aunt

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

I don't blame Natalie's daughters for ignoring their Aunt Lana. Lana has been badmouthing their father, Robert Wagner, without concrete proof.

[@dianejohnson5216]

@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc no wonder, Lana has been badmouthing him , I would to if I suspected he killed my sister

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

@@dianejohnson5216 The problem is Lana's nieces believe their father. I read Robert Wagner's memoirs. The main problem that Wagner had with Lana, was she was always asking for money. If she didn't get it from Robert Wagner, she would hound Natalie's daughters for money. When Robert cut off contact with Lana, Natalie's tragic accident became a murder investigation.

[@dianejohnson5216]

I have read everything I could find on this, and I Beleave in my heart that Robert Wagnor has something to hide, he never wanted to be question from day one, I Beleave he had something to do with he4 death

[@bambiginger]

Another absolutely fascinating interview. Your empathy and respect for the subjects of your interviews mean that we get a wonderfully intimate glimpse into the past. How wonderful that these are here to capture this history. I have read all of Lana's books and watched this interview twice. Thank you to both of you!

[@celebritydrop]

Thank you for your comment. Craig and I appreciate hearing from viewers.

[@karenleemallonee684]

Fantastic interview, I'll watch it again because I want to make sure I caught all she shared. It was very interesting to hear her talk about her acting career. Thank you!!! 👍👍

[@user-hm5hc1up5j]

Wonderful interview

[@lindafrazier8092]

Love this interview!

[@bbdc1977-sg8dc]

I always felt Wagner and Walken were having some kind of fling, and Natalie caught them that night on the boat. She had been drinking, and as everyone knows the reason she first divorced Wagner was she came home from the studio and caught him in bed with a man. Too tragic. I don't think Lana is wrong in her suspicion.

[@KJ-xc6qs]

They were all drinking heavily all day and night. It's extremely strange that there has been not one peep out of Christopher Walken,...odd.

[@john-bo9ve]

yea iv had that suspicion too to be honest. its a possibility.

[@MartinSmith156]

If Wagner was bisexual, Natalie most likely knew about it, Natalie 's best friend was Mort Crawley a gay man, the three (Natalie, RJ and Mort) were very close. Natalie grew up in Hollywood, she wasn't some uncultured house wife from the Midwest, most of her closest friends were gay men in the business.

[@David-ii3bi]

47:24 You are a lovely person. That's my only heartfelt for you, nothing else, my love. 💓

[@dorothykilgallenwasmurdere1653]

Wagner should be sitting in prison rotting… wait what? In bed with the butler?…😂😂😂 figures he’s that way too. He sure looked guilty in that clip you showed…. and Kirk Douglas even killed a woman he had gotten pregnant, I like Lana’s honesty. Think I’ll look for her books. Great interview Sir👍👍

[@carysbenson8061]

Always figured something was wrong with the' just falling into the ocean' theory. This blew my mind. Excellent interview and with thanks for Lana's courage to say what she feels is right

[@kennethrussell1158]

No proof of any of this. To this day he has never been charged or arrested or convicted.

[@dorothykilgallenwasmurdere1653]

@@kennethrussell1158 🙄 because the cops didn’t do their work and only interviewed him for 5 minutes

[@brucer6213]

Not sure what your meaning of... "In bed with the butler?…😂😂😂 figures he’s that way too" please explain. Thanks

[@dorothykilgallenwasmurdere1653]

@@brucer6213 he was sexing it up with the butler, and “that way too “means , he’s bisexual

[@sailingsam3815]

Were there no signs of abuse prior to her death?

[@tur74d56]

You should of asked her what she thought of Natasha‘s documentary where she interviewed her step father Robert Wagner about Natalie

[@user-fb1jk7je4r]

Wow I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT LANA BEING TREATED LIKE THIS..I KNEW R J 😢IS GAY AND THATS WHY SHE DEVORCED HIM. I ALWAYS THOUGHT HE KI. LED HER. RM,INDS ME OF O.J. AND HIS XWIFES MURDER. HORRIBLE NIGHTMARE ,ANA

[@suzannek3493]

why the hell would she remarry him then ? Really makes no sense

[@acastrohowell]

What’s the name of the movie?

[@alraune7361]

Hey Lady, be honest and tell us some truths about the criminal Hollywood! Be brave and do speak!

[@melissalove2463]

I do 100% agree that Natalie was making a play for Christopher Walken !

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Christopher Walken was also married.

[@suzannek3493]

@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc what ?

[@anniem.4204]

Oh my! I've never bought into Lana's speculations and spin. How sad is her life.

[@robertmckenzie5333]

Did she see Wagner and walken at it.😂

[@laureneharrington6110]

Lana does not have the class or intelligence of Natalie. She looks terrible now, but could not get on with her life after Natalie died. She lashed out. Robert Wagner did everything he could to pacifiy her. At one time Lana said if Natalie did not marry R.J. she would. Now she has nothing good to say about R.J. They were a very popular couple. They were angry when Lana and her then husband released their wedding pictures to the public. Outside of that there was never any reason to believe Lana would hold a grudge on R.J. Natalie's death was an accident.

[@suzannek3493]

Lana's looks or attitude has nothing to do with the facts of what happened that night. RJ didn't even put on the lights to find her . He didn't even go identify her body . Thats pathetic and reeks of a guilty man .

[@MollyMeyers121]

Agree 100% @suzannek3493. What a nasty remark stated in the original post. Lana’s looks are irrelevant. I believe Natalie’s sister.

[@laureneharrington6110]

@@suzannek3493 Do not believe everything you read. Lana is making money off a book she wrote. She had reached bottom

[@laureneharrington6110]

@@MollyMeyers121 I do not. I believe because Lana has no life she is obsessed with Natalie's death. She was married five times. She wrote the book for the money. Lana's look are an indication of her lack of a worthwhile goal in life.

[@laureneharrington6110]

@@suzannek3493 her attitude is everything. She is a loser.