Barbara Eden Quotes & Trivia

Quotes

I didn't know I was compared to Elizabeth Montgomery, but I think that I'm in very good company with her.

Out of all the actors I have worked with, I love working with Larry Hagman the most. We were very close and it was just a wonderful time.

Trivia

Barbara made a surprising appearance as Jeannie at the very end of "A Very Brady Sequel," which filmed in 1996.

Barbara was pregnant with a second child from Michael Ansara, her first husband, but the child died in her womb after 7 1/2 months.

Barbara is also a talented singer, and has been a musical guest star in over 50 variety TV shows, including 21Bob Hope specials.

Barbara had a vision problem as a child and had to wear an eye patch for a time.

Barbara has been nominated for two Golden Globes, both for her role in I Dream of Jeannie: "Best Actress in a Television Series" in 1966 and "Best Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy" in 1969.

Barbara's last name changed from Moorhead to Huffman when her mother re-married, then from Huffman to Eden after Barbara signed with her first agent.

Barbara's only child, Matthew Ansara, died on June 25th, 2001 of a heroin overdose.

Barbara has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at 7003 Hollywood Blvd.