Who is William Shatner's fourth wife, Elizabeth Anderson Martin? In 2023, the couple reconciled three years after their divorce.
Canadian actor, William Shatner turned a year older today, on March 22, 2026. He is best known for his portrayal of 'Captain James T. Kirk' in the Star Trek franchise. Apart from his professional front, his personal life also garnered a lot of attention. For the unversed, William Shatner had four broken marriages. Before rising to global fame, William tied the knot with Canadian actress, Gloria Rand. His first marriage to Gloria lasted for 13 years.
After his split from Gloria, William Shatner found love in actress, Marcy Lafferty and got married in 1973. However, their seemingly happy marriage led to separation after 23 years of togetherness. William had his third marriage with model and actress, Nerine Kidd. But Nerine’s struggle with alcoholism made an impact on her health. Her life was cut short in August 1999. After Nerine’s tragic death, William fell in love with photographer, Elizabeth Anderson Martin. Now that William Shatner is celebrating his 95th birthday, let us introduce you to William’s fourth wife, Elizabeth Anderson Martin.
According to a report by Tuko, Elizabeth Anderson Martin was born as Elizabeth Joyce Anderson on December 30, 1958, in the United States. After completing her elementary and high school education, she pursued her higher education at Purdue University. She graduated from the university with a degree in equine and animal science. She is a multi-talented woman who has excelled in different careers.
Elizabeth Anderson Martin was passionate about horses since she was a young girl. At the age of 5, she began riding horses, and when she attained the age of 14, she began horse training. Besides being a horse trainer, she was a digital expert and photographer. After retiring from horse riding and training, she began her photography career. She has also tried her luck in acting. According to a report by Tuko, Elizabeth’s list of works includes, E! True Hollywood Story, Life Beyond Trek: William Shatner, Gonzo Ballet, American Pickers, The Captain, and The Shatner Project.
According to a report by Tuko, Elizabeth Anderson Martin was married to Michael Glenn Martin. Reportedly, the couple tied the knot on November 19, 1983. Unfortunately, their marital paradise lasted for 13 years as Michael passed away on August 3, 1997. The cause of his death is still unknown.
In 2001, William and Elizabeth crossed paths and soon got married. According to a report by Tuko, the couple tied the knot on February 13, 2001. At the time, William was 70, and Elizabeth was 44. This makes Elizabeth Anderson 26 years younger than William Shatner. However, after staying together for 18 years, the duo parted ways in 2019. Their divorce was finalised in 2020.
In a 2024 interview with Parade, William Shatner revealed that he reconciled with his ex-wife, Elizabeth Anderson Martin. He shared that they stay under one roof but were not considering remarriage. However, this was not the first time, William had hinted at a reconciliation with his ex-wife, Elizabeth. Earlier, in a 2023 interview with The Mirror, the 95-year-old Canadian actor said, "My wife, she is the zest of life. She brings the flavour." Elaborating on their reconciliation, William told Parade:
"My little secret is I’m living with my former wife. We've in effect remarried. But we haven’t done another ceremony. I don’t think so, for a number of reasons. The reasons we divorced were many, but none of them had to do with distaste. It had to do with more practical things that I want to avoid happening again, so that’s what I did. I’ve often heard about married couples being partners in life and I think that’s what Elizabeth and I have achieved. I think we’re partners. We help each other with our lives."
Reports about William Shatner and Elizabeth Anderson Martin's reunion surfaced three years after their separation. What are your thoughts on their relationship? Let us know.
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