Marta Kristen's harrowing journey from war-torn beginnings to fame as Judy on Lost in Space.

Best known as Judy Robinson on Lost in Space, Marta Kristen shares her extraordinary personal journey — from war-torn beginnings to TV stardom. 🌍✨ In this heartfelt interview, Marta opens up about her decision to initially decline the iconic role, the behind-the-scenes dynamics of Lost in Space, and the surprising reasons a romance between Judy and Don never happened.

But Marta’s story goes far beyond Hollywood…

Born to a Finnish mother and a German soldier during WWII, Marta was hidden as a baby before being adopted by an American couple at the age of four. She reveals the emotional path to reconnect with her biological family in Europe, and how she ultimately found love and identity on her own terms.

🎬 In this interview, Marta discusses:
✔️ Why she turned down Lost in Space at first
✔️ Secrets behind the show’s production
✔️ Why Judy and Don never had a romance
✔️ Her hidden past and adoption story
✔️ Reuniting with her biological family
✔️ Finding peace, purpose, and love

🛸 A deeply personal look at the woman behind a sci-fi icon.

🎤Presented by Craig Bennett | 🎬 Produced by Kelley Shepherd

👇 FULL TIMECODES – Jump to Your Favourite Moments:
00:00 – Interview Start
00:30 – Orphaned in Norway & Coming to America
09:00 – Reconnecting with Her Birth Mother in Europe
14:00 – Finding Her Long-Lost Brother
15:40 – How Marta Was Discovered & Turned Down a Major Film Role
18:47 – Working with Walt Disney
19:30 – Mentored by Loretta Young
21:00 – Appearing in an Alfred Hitchcock Project
23:00 – Beach Blanket Bingo and the 60s Film Scene
28:00 – Why She Originally Said No to Lost in Space
32:23 – Remembering Mark Goddard (Major Don West)
35:00 – Behind the Scenes with Jonathan Harris (Dr. Smith)
41:00 – What It Was Like Working with June Lockhart
44:10 – Why Lost in Space Was Canceled
46:25 – The Bond Between Jonathan Harris & Guy Williams
50:00 – Marta Kristen on Finding Her Great Love
58:00 – Marta’s Life Today & Upcoming Projects