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Lola Van Wagenen: Beyond Robert Redford's First Wife
4 Nov
Summary
- Lola Van Wagenen pursued higher education after supporting Robert Redford's early career.
- She earned a Ph.D. in American history from NYU in 1994.
- Van Wagenen is actively involved in international nonprofits and filmmaking.
Lola Van Wagenen, Robert Redford's first wife, exemplifies perseverance by pursuing higher education after a period of supporting Redford's early career. Married in 1958, Van Wagenen moved to New York City, putting her own education on hold.
Her academic journey culminated in significant achievements. By 1994, she had completed a Ph.D. in American history from New York University, an institution that later honored her with a Distinguished Alumni Award.
Following her divorce from Redford in the mid-1980s, Van Wagenen remarried in 2002. She has since become deeply involved in international nonprofit organizations and has also executive produced several documentary films.
Van Wagenen and Redford shared a life that included raising four children: Scott (who tragically passed away in infancy), Shauna, Jamie (who passed away in 2020), and Amy. Despite their separation, they maintained a strong bond.
