Sibylle Szaggars Redford: Robert Redford Weds German Girlfriend

HAMBURG — Robert Redford married his partner, a 51-year-old German artist, over the weekend, a German church said Wednesday.

Renate Massfeller of the St. Catherine Church in Hamburg said that Pastor Frank Engelbrecht presided over the wedding of the 72-year-old U.S. actor and artist Sibylle Szaggars at the luxury Louis C. Jacob Hotel.

The Hamburger Abendblatt newspaper said 30 friends and family members attended the service.

Szaggars, born in Hamburg, is an abstract artist whose work has been exhibited in Britain, Germany, the United States and elsewhere. She moved to Sundance, Utah – where Redford's Sundance Institute is based – in the 1990s, according to her Web site.

A message seeking comment from Redford's publicist in New York was not immediately returned.

Redford has starred in dozens of films, including "The Sting" and "The Natural." He won the Academy Award for best director for the 1980 film "Ordinary People."

In 1981 he founded the Sundance Institute to create what its Web site called "an environment designed to foster independence, discovery and new voices in American film."

Since then, it has grown to encompass the Sundance Film Festival, one of the world's premier film festivals that focuses on independent film but also has become known for its parties and celebrities.

Comments

[Sarita]

One of the very best things about Mr. Redford is that he hasn't had any face work done - thanks for being wiling to show your age and being a role model for us!

[ndnndpendent]

Yes, I agree! Can't improve on RR----

[luziannagirl]

I wouldn't bet he hasn't had any face wk done, Sarita.

[who38]

He has but it was some years ago. Gravity always wins in the end.

[Fremon]

But he has, notice around the eyes. Still one of the better looking men around. He has maturity to go with his mature face.

[Delphine]

Cr ap!!

I've been in love with RR forever. I named my dog Sundance. If I'd known I wasn't too young for him, I'd have moved to Utah a long time ago.

Dang! I missed my chance. Still yummy at 71.

[PoliticalJunkie65]

I agree totally.

[gawd]

He's a stud

[sexyrexy]

sure was! but 'age' catches up with everybody-- look at Clint.. easier just to stick with one.

[nycwerewolf]

I can't blame him. I did the same thing.

[faith]

Wonderful ! Congratulations to the Redfords !

[Jackdaw08]

Redford is one of those great men who has never wavered from his principles and who provides opportunities for other talented people. I've admired him for years. I'm so glad he and his bride have found happiness. Congratulations to them!

[mcmutter]

They make a great looking couple. Best of luck for many happy years together.

[papapj]

Best of luck to you brother Robert...m­ay you and your missus find peace and happiness.­...

[outnow]

I like German women.

[Carrie Leber]

geez I didn't even realize he was single (before getting married this time) I guess I'm not keeping up :-)

[IndependentMeans]

Congrats. Great guy.

[coco51]

Can someone explain to me, why if race doesn't matter in America why she was identified as German?

[mairs]

That's nationality, not race.

[coco51]

and it matters why?

[Bardmess]

Congratulations. She's a good artist, too.

[Jacqueline3]

Couldn't he find a wife here in the US? I was available.

[IndependentMeans]

Ditto!

[Laserbeam]

Umm....YEA­H.....me, too.....

When I was a little girl we knew of a pet rabbit someone had named Rabbit Redford.

[BritishAmerican]

More and more American men are looking outside of America for long term commitment because they believe that American women are spoilt and have no idea of how to treat them.

[MichelleDenise64]

Hey I'm happy for them both