From the bridge of the starship Enterprise as ‘Captain James T. Kirk’, to the courts of Boston Legal, William Shatner’s roles have spanned genre and decades alike. Born in 1931 in Montreal, Canada, Shatner is an actor, author, director, musician, and public figure for well over seventy years now. He has won awards, travelled to space, pushed creative boundaries, and inspired generations of fans.
In recent years, Shatner’s life off-screen has taken on dramatic turns. In March 2024, he publicly revealed a diagnosis of stage-4 melanoma after discovering a lump under his right ear. He had to go through a series of surgeries and immunotherapy. Amid his health struggles, Shatner’s personal life, especially his marriages, has gained the limelight once again. His relationship journey reveals a man who has loved fiercely and risked many heartbreaks. So, let’s look at Shatner’s journey through his four marriages and love life.
William Shatner and his first marriage to Gloria Rand
