June 3, 2026 - Wednesday - Today we were in Fullerton, CA to visit the Muckenthaler Cultural Center and their latest exhibit called "More Than Love: The Life & Art of Natalie Wood." The program states that the exhibit "celebrates Ms. Wood’s unrelenting curiosity and passion for art, design, literature, music, family and friends. It includes rarely seen artwork by Don Bachardy, Henry Jaglom, Margaret Keane, and Natalie Wood herself."
Natalie was born on July 20, 1938 and was of Russian descent. She married Robert Wagner in 1957 and they were divorced in 1962. She later married Richard Gregson in 1969 and they were divorced in 1972. She then remarried Robert Wagner in 1972 until her death on November 29, 1981 (age 43).
Her costume for the Gypsy Rose Lee role on Broadway.
This sketch was done by Natalie.
Costume sketches by Edith Head for "The Great Race."
These sketches were all done by Natalie.
Poster advertising Natalie's role as Anastasia which was to open on February 12, 1982.
Natalie's Louis Vuitton day planner showing the last entries for December 1981 (she died in November).
After the museum it was time for some pizza at our favorite, Fuoco Pizzeria Napoletana.
We started out with our favorite, proscuitto and fig pizza.
Our second pizza was their "Vespa," with cup and curl pepperoni, mozzarella, goat cheese, garlic and their home made spicy honey.
The pizza here is fabulous!
