BARBARA EDEN | 90

Sitcom viewers love Barbara for her role as Jeannie in I Dream of Jeannie. She is an American actress and singer who was born Barbara Jean Morehead, before switching to a stage name. In 1967, she released her album, Miss Barbara, with the record label Dot Records. In November 1988, Barbara was also honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of fame. Eden has been married twice, both of which ended up in separations. Her personal struggles continued in 2001, though it seems she has since recovered from it.

Growing up, Eden’s first public appearance was when she joined the church choir, wherein she was often made to perform solos. As a teenager Eden also became a singer for local bands and performed in nightclubs, earning $10 per day. Eden became a member of Actor’s Equity at the age of 16, while she studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music at the same time.