Remember the days when Robby Benson stole our hearts with his captivating performances in tearjerkers like Ice Castles and Ode to Billy Joe? Well, here's a little update on this Hollywood legend. At 63 years young (and now a grandfather!), Robby is still as romantic as ever—but now his love story unfolds off-screen with his wife of 37 years, the talented singer Karla DeVito, who's 65. In an exclusive chat with Closer Weekly, Robby opens up about his cherished life with Karla and their beautiful family.
In a heartfelt moment, Robby shares, “I am so grateful that I found her. Both of us have this amazing ability to laugh—sometimes even at ourselves. Karla has become such an integral part of who I am and how I think. She’s made my soul better, and I hope I’ve done the same for her.” It’s clear that their love story is as enchanting as any Hollywood romance.
Together, Robby and Karla have raised a filmmaker son, Zephyr, 27, and a singer daughter, Lyric, 34, who’s brought immense joy into their lives with her two beautiful children. “Being a grandparent is the greatest feeling you could ever wish to experience!” Robby exclaims with pure delight.
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Despite the challenges he’s faced, including undergoing four open-heart surgeries to correct a heart murmur and valve issues, Robby remains resilient. After taking an eight-year break from the screen, he’s back in the spotlight starring in the Hallmark Channel movie A Feeling of Home, where he plays a dad whose daughter returns to help with the family farm. “Nothing gave me that feeling of ‘I really want to do this’ until this script—it’s beautifully written,” he says. Closer caught up with Robby to dive deeper into his legendary career, his teen idol days, and his life today.
Scroll below to read our exclusive Q&A with Robby!
A Heartfelt Father-Daughter Bond in A Feeling of Home
Robby shares the heartfelt connection between the father he portrays and his daughter in A Feeling of Home. “I’ve always cherished the relationship between a parent and their children. Even when they’re adults, you still wake up in the middle of the night worried about them. For me, nothing is more important than my love for my wife and family.”
Voicing the Beast in Beauty and the Beast
When it comes to playing the Beast, Robby feels a deep connection. “He’s funny, passionate, and gets frustrated when things don’t go his way. But he learns so much from a strong, intelligent woman. And that’s exactly what my life has been like with Karla.”
