At 91 years old, Barbara Eden has been acting for an astounding seven decades and is still going strong.The actress, singer, and producer is most remembered for her appearance in “I Dream of Jeannie,” which debuted in 1965, although she had been on our screens for ten years prior to landing that position.
I Dream of Jeannie, the iconic 1960s sitcom about an astronaut who brings home a 2,000-year-old female genie, has been viewed by generations of TV viewers.
Despite the premise’s silliness, fans tuned in and laughed because of Barbara Eden, the attractive and brilliant actress who played Jeannie.
Fans may find it difficult to comprehend, but Barbara is currently 91 years old!
Although she hasn’t seen on television in her infamous harem costume in a while, she’s still going strong and keeping active.
However, Barbara’s life hasn’t always been simple.
In 1931, Barbara Eden was born in Tucson, Arizona, in the US. She relocated to San Francisco after her parents got divorced, where she started her singing studies at the Conservatory of Music.
As a youngster in Golden Gate City, Barbara performed in local bands in neighborhood nightclubs. But eventually, she also made the decision to pursue acting.
“My mother said, ‘Barbara, you don’t sound like you mean a word you’re singing. I think you should study acting, too,’” Eden recalled.