Robert Wagner hasn't aged a day in new selfie celebrating son-in-law Barry Watson's birthday
Meanwhile, the Hollywood icon turned 96 in February.
Robert Wagner hasn’t aged a day in new selfie celebrating son-in-law Barry Watson’s birthday
Meanwhile, the Hollywood icon turned 96 in February.
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Robert Wagner; Barry Watson. Credit:
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- Robert Wagner doesn't appear to have aged a day in a new selfie, posing with son-in-law Barry Watson for his birthday.
- The actor posed in aviators for the selfie, making for another stylish moment with the *7th Heaven *alum.
- "Sharp dressed men! Always a pleasure spending time with Barry — one of the finest," Wagner previously said of Watson last year.
It's Barry Watson's birthday, but his father-in-law Robert Wagner hasn't aged a day.
In a new selfie shared to Instagram on Thursday, the 96-year-old actor wished his son-in-law a happy birthday, posing in aviators with a mustachioed Watson. Watson's daughter Clover photobombed them in the background. The *7th Heaven** *alum is married to Wagner's step-daughter, Natasha Gregson Wagner, whose mother is the late actress Natalie Wood.
"Join Jill and I in wishing our terrific son-in-law Barry Watson a Happy Birthday 🎉 Always fun times when you’re around — grateful for the laughs, the love and these unforgettable moments together," wrote Wagner. "Cheers to another great year ahead!🎉 @realbarrywatson."
This isn't the first time Wagner and Watson posed for the camera and it made it to social media. In July 2025, Wagner rocked a blue ensemble, while Watson opted for a cream-colored outfit. "Sharp dressed men! Always a pleasure spending time with Barry — one of the finest," Wagner gushed. "Had a wonderful visit with Natasha, Barry, and sweet Clover. Moments like these mean the most."
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The admiration is mutual. In 2017, Watson told PEOPLE about working with Wagner on his comedy series *Date My Dad* and how popular he was with everyone on set, “His call time was earlier than mine so when I got on set, every single woman was just gushing over him and telling me how charming he is. How wonderful he is," Watson recalled. "Everybody loves RJ!"
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Wagner on 'Extra' in New York in 2014.
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He turned 96 in February, and Gregson Wagner celebrated the major birthday with a sweet Instagram carousel.
"I’ve been so lucky to have him by my side all these years. He is young at heart and older than I ever imagined he would be! Full of wisdom, love and good cheer. He’s funny as hell and as good as they get," she wrote.
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Robert Wagner, Barry Watson, and Natasha Gregson Wagner.
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Among the pictures were Wagner posing with loved ones, making funny faces, and cozying up with his wife Jill St. John.
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