Veteran Actress Barbara Eden Celebrates 94th Birthday in Los Angeles
The I Dream of Jeannie star was seen standing between two cars in a Studio City parking lot, carrying a purse and an electronic device. She wore a red long-sleeve top with a matching red-and-white skirt, tan shoes and white sunglasses for the daytime outing.
Celebration and Social Media Tributes
To commemorate the milestone, Eden’s official Instagram account shared a message from “Team Eden” asking fans to post birthday wishes. The social post included a picture of Eden striking the signature genie pose that made her famous.
Career Highlights
Eden’s career spans roughly seven decades and includes more than 25 feature films, 19 television movies and five TV series. Her first notable exposure came in 1955 as a recurring performer on The Johnny Carson Show.
She remains best known for playing Jeannie, a 2,000-year-old genie who falls for astronaut Major Tony Nelson, portrayed by Larry Hagman. I Dream of Jeannie aired for five seasons from 1965 to 1970.
Reflections on Aging and Gratitude
Last year, as she turned 93, Eden told PEOPLE she was grateful to have “co...