"I dream of Jeannie" the star of Barbara Eden is now 91 years old and does not intend to retire
"Sometimes we have to slow down, but I will do what I do until I can't."
When Barbara Eden Put her famous genius costume and began to grant wishes, she became responsible for one of the most memorable and loved television characters of all time. From 1965 to 1970, Eden played Jeannie on I dream of Jeannie , alongside Co-Star Larry Hagman , who portrayed his love interest in the astronaut, Captain Tony Nelson. The emblematic character is for which Eden is best known - and she always promotes Jeannie Today with many products in his online store, but it is far from his only role. Her acting career already extends over several decades, and at 91, she did not intend to retire. Read the rest to learn more about Eden's life today, from personnel to professional.
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She has been in show business for almost 70 years.
Prior to I dream of Jeannie , Eden had already appeared in many television and films programs, including another main role in the series How to marry a millionaire . After Jeannie , she made the show Harper Valley P.T.A. , appeared in several episodes of Dallas And Sabrina, the teenage witch , and was in two I dream of Jeannie movies. She has also played in several musical plays and comedies over the years. His most recent role on the screen was the 2019 film My adventures with Santa Claus. In 2021, she said People , "Sometimes we have to slow down, but I will do what I do until I can't."
She faced a tragedy in her life.
Eden was married three times: for Michael Ansara From 1958 to 1974 at Charles Fegert from 1977 to 1982, and Jon Eicholtz From 1991 to today. Eden welcomed a son, Matthew , with Ansara, and he tragically Death of a heroine overdose in 2001. "I don't think there is something other than losing your child," said Eden People . "As a parent, I had a lot of guilt and anger, and after his death, I was still on the verge of tears. Even if he was 35, he was still my baby." AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
Eden had already lost her second son when she was eight months pregnant with him. "It was horrible. I became numb," she said People . "You face it every day. I went back to work and I lost a lot of weight. I would come home and I would look at my little boy who is adorable and I think:" I am so lucky . I have this sweet child. I have a husband who loves me. What is wrong with me? And no one told me what was wrong with me. At that time, going to a psychiatrist, people did not do it. You have just cured yourself. ""
She wrote two books.
Eden spoke of his life and his career in his 2011 memories, Jeannie out of the bottle . She also co-wrote a children's book inspired by I dream of Jeannie title Barbara and the Djinn , which was published in 2021 and concerns a young girl who finds a genius. "We need more empathy, love and understanding in this world, especially now," Eden said In a press release on the book. "I hope this little book can help promote these traits in children who read it."
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She loves life with her third husband.
Eden has been married to Eicholtz, a property developer, for over 30 years.
"I'm really lucky," said Eden People of his life today. “I have dear friends. I have a wonderful family, a very favorable husband, a dog who is adorable, but a kid! Yes, I am very happy. I think life, everything, must train. There is a reason for most things, and I don't want it. ""
She always a huge I dream of Jeannie fan.
Eden A An online store in which she sells I dream of Jeannie The products, some of which have been signed, including Christmas ornaments, figurines, DVDs, etc.
In a 2015 interview with Studio 10 ,, Eden was asked about the series And his character having such a lasting impact. "I think because it was a happy show," she replied
She then told a story about a fan meeting. "Once, I was sitting at San Francisco airport and a man came to me and told me how much he appreciated the show - it was in the 60s. He said:" You Do not know who I am, but this group of men there, we are all psychologists and psychiatrists and we are at the University of Stanford. And we all go home and look at the show, because it balances us, "she said laughing.
"I receive a letter on this subject from around the world", " The star said The Desoto Times-Distribune Classic sitcom in 2022. "I am so happy that it is still shown. It makes me feel wonderfully well."
