In a world that still obsesses over last names, Robert Gunner Getty could’ve leaned back, inherited, and disappeared into a penthouse somewhere. But that’s not his style.
Yes, he comes from that Getty family—his great-grandfather being J. Paul Getty, the oil tycoon who basically defined the phrase “old money.” But Robert (or just Bob, as he prefers) is rewriting the narrative with a camera in hand and a head full of wild ideas.
Bob Getty: Director. Storyteller. NYU Film Rebel.
Bob’s not interested in oil. He’s more into mood lighting and messy characters. After studying at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts—yeah, the same program that bred Scorsese, Chloé Zhao, and Spike Lee—Bob landed in an elite class of just 14 global filmmakers. Not bad for someone who grew up around mansions.
His early short films already made noise. Titles like “Nun with a Chainsaw” and “The Untitled Chat Show” caught attention on the festival circuit for being fresh, chaotic, and strangely moving. But his most intimate work so far? A short film called “Feathers”, starring a woman who once walked for Chanel and Dior… and who also happened to become his wife.
Meet Anna Getty: The Artist Formerly Known as Ania Chiz
Before she was Anna Getty, she was Ania Chiz, the Russian model who dominated international fashion weeks with a walk that made jaws drop and editors take notes. Her breakout moment? A Prada exclusive in 2016 that snowballed into shows for Hermès, Dior, Chanel, and a deep creative connection with the late Azzedine Alaïa himself.
Karl Lagerfeld once looked at her during a fitting and casually said, “She’s really beautiful.” At Dior, fittings were done in under five minutes—they already knew what she’d wear. She even walked in men’s shows, when only three to four women were cast. That’s how booked she was.
“My background also traces back to Tsar Ivan the Terrible,” Anna notes. “So generations ago, we were blue bloods. Maybe that’s why I’ve always felt pulled toward performance and presence—it’s in the blood.”
From Supermodel to Soundtrack
But fashion was never going to be her final act. In 2019, Anna decided she wanted more control of the narrative—so she pivoted to music and acting. The pandemic didn’t stop her; it sharpened her focus.
She moved to London, wrote songs, played shows, and prepped for an audition at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts—a program affiliated with the Oscars itself. She applied to one school. She got in.
The Plot Twist: Love on Set
Here’s where things get poetic. While Anna was chasing a new dream in the States, Bob was there too—developing projects, casting talent, writing scripts. They met on a shoot. Vibes aligned. Energy synced. They started as collaborators. Then came the late-night convos, the shared coffee runs, and—eventually—a wedding.
A Getty Era Unlike Any Before
Now based in the U.S., Robert and Anna Getty are building something that’s more creative commune than classic dynasty. Their most meaningful collaboration to date? Their son, Robert Theodore Ptolemy Getty—a name that’s got lineage and future star power built in.
But this isn’t just about legacy. It’s about choosing art over expectations, intention over inheritance. Together, they’re showing that a last name doesn’t define you—what you create does.
Why This Story Matters
In a time when fame feels fleeting and authenticity is currency, Robert and Anna are crafting a new kind of power couple story—one built on mutual respect, creative risk, and actual love.
No PR gimmicks. No trust fund clichés. Just two people, two paths, and one shared vision.
They’re not here to repeat history. They’re here to rewrite it.
