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A place to update and discuss facts surrounding the controversial, tragic death of legendary Hollywood film actress, wife and mother, Natalie Wood who drowned mysteriously Nov. 29, 1981 off Catalina Island. Thank you for visiting.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Natalie Wood Loved Her Mother and Her Daughters

Natalie Wood loved her mother, who she affectionately called "Mud" and, although published variations of Natalie's relationship with Mud might leave one believing there was a deep, dark side to their relationship, the mother/daughter affinity was rather comfortable and always respectful in "real life." I have read Natalie's very own words about her mother, and Natalie always comprehended the true extent of her mother's part in having helped establish her young show business career. But it was Natalie herself who made her own decisions after she reached young adulthood. Natalie wisely accepted the downside of stardom by considering the option: was it worth giving up completely? For Natalie, no. She had a lot to offer by way of her natural talent. So she chose to go on hiatus only when she felt it necessary for her personal life. Motherhood was always her priority, and she just as wisely chose to not return to a demanding part until her youngest was in school. Natalie was a conscientious mother and a loving daughter, always. Being a Mom was the most important part of her life...the only unconditional love she was ever given, just as she loved her mother unconditionally. The truest tragedy for Natalie is that she was robbed of motherhood, grandmotherhood, and all the joys that go along with it. In an idealistic "afterlife" Natalie today is walking through a beautiful field of flowers, setting up for a quaint picnic in a soft grassy spot as the sun shines brightly through a warm breeze, and she is holding hands with the woman she always loved; her mom. They are smiling and excited about the coming birth of their grand and great granddaughter.

8 comments:

  1. Hi back Marti,
    When I read bios about Natalie Wood and your book for the first time, it's nearly a year ago already, one of the things that stroke me the most was Natalie's dedication to her parents and to her mother after her father's death. In spite of her busy life, her personal issues as a woman and as a mother herself still wanting to make her best job in the very, very tough industry she had been thrown in since her early childhood. In spite of all the hard and stormy times they had went through that far. Also, knowing about Nat's daily morning call to Mud no matter how what and where, still bring me to tears.

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  2. ...sorry, still bringS me to tears.

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  3. Right before Natalie's death she had sent her mother a gold dress as a gift. Mud (Natalie's mom) wore the dress proudly the last Thanksgiving Day dinner at Natalie's home. Natalie told her mother how pretty she looked in the dress, and it was a happy day for Mud as she hadn't seen Natalie for almost over two months. Two days later, Mud's world caved in. She never got over losing Natalie. Never.

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  5. I deleted the above comment because it was information totally unverified (for those who didn't read it, the comment insinuated Natalie's mother encouraged or arranged for teenager Natalie to have sexual encounters with older men, which is absolutely false). If anything, Mud was over protective of Natalie ... always.

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  6. I don't doubt that Natalie loved her mother, but she had something of a distorted childhood, due to her mother's ambition for her. There's no denying that Maria was a stage mother - Lana herself has said it. I don't pretend to know what went on behind closed doors, but no child should be supporting their family - that is just plain wrong. But that was the way it often happened in those days. I'm sure Maria loved Natalie deeply, and only wanted the best for her daughter. Natalie loved being a mother, and I'm sure her relationship with Maria when she matured was special in a different way. And Natalie was robbed of seeing her daughters grow up and raise families of their own, but I hope she and Maria, and Nick are having a wonderful time in heaven.

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  7. Hi Marti, just read what you wrote of Natalie and her Mom I find it very beautifully put, thank you for writing it and sharing. Pam

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  8. I love the blog you have set up about our wonderful Natalie, She is smiling down on you from heaven for preserving her memory and for getting her justice as well.

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