Whether you were born in 1966 or 1996, you know legendary actressBarbara Eden.
However, Eden has lived a full life with ups and downs behind the scenes.
In fact, she has even ventured into new avenues.
Take a look back on her remarkable life, long career, and stunning transformation.
While living in San Francisco, Eden’s family fell on hard times during The Great Depression.
As a child, Eden sang in her church’s choir and also competed in pageants, according toPeople.
She also took acting classes, which she thought would help her become a better singer.
The actress graduated from San Francisco’s Abraham Lincoln High School.
Eden also had a pilot in “The Barbara Eden Show.”
Unfortunately, the show never aired, according toBiography.
Eden continued to work in film and television throughout the 1960s.
She married actor Michael Ansara
Barbara Eden’sHollywood careerwasn’t the only thing taking off in the 1950s.
“We had a child at last, and we loved him more than words could say.
Unfortunately, Eden and Ansara parted ways in 1974 and divorced after more than 15 years of marriage.
So much so that Eden has almost become synonymous with Jeannie.
They like that character.
And they like the show for what it is.
It takes people out of themselves and into another world, and I appreciate that.”
In 1977, Eden married Chicago Sun-Times executive Charles Fegert, according toCloser Weekly.
Unfortunately, her second marriage also ended in divorce just five short years later.
In 1991 the former “I Dream of Jeannie” star married real estate developer Jon Eicholtz.
“You don’t necessarily have to like the same things.
I don’t like to watch baseball, but I do because I love him.
And he supports my working.”
“I began to speak with parents who were going through the same thing,” she told People.
“I think parents should know that it’s not a bad thing to be strict with your child.
If you know what’s going on, you have a chance to help.”
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The iconic actress released the autobiography “Barbara Eden: My Story” in 1986, according toBiography.
Decades later, she followed her autobiography up with the 2011 memoir “Jeannie Out of the Bottle.”
“It was quite painful to be so revealing.”
In 2021, Eden published her first children’s book, “Barbara and the Djinn.”
Despite her age, the actress still works on various projects and hasn’t stopped doing what she loves.
Instead, she focused on returning to her work schedule after being slowed down by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Before her milestone birthday, Eden shared her secrets to living a fulfilling life at 90.
“I like to work,” Eden toldThe Hollywood Reporterin 2021.
“I really do.
It’s just what I do.
That’s all; that’s my life.”
One of her most memorable honors was receiving a star on theHollywood Walk of Fame.
Although Eden continues to work, she also enjoys life in Los Angeles with her husband.
Despite the ups and downs of Hollywood, as well as personal tragedies, the star remains grateful.
“I’m really lucky,” she also toldPeople.
“I have dear friends.
I have a wonderful family, a very supportive husband, a dog who is adorable but a brat!
Yes, I’m very happy.”
