Celebrating Barbara Eden's 94th Birthday
Television legend Barbara Eden celebrated her 94th birthday on Saturday, Aug. 23, with fans and colleagues sharing tributes on her official Instagram account.
Tributes and Celebrations
A post from Team Eden invited followers to send birthday greetings and included a photo of the actress in her signature Jeannie pose. Supporters flocked to the comments to offer well-wishes and praise.
Well-Wishes from Fans and Colleagues
Actress Jennie Garth wished Eden a happy birthday, and comedian Caroline Rhea also posted a celebratory message. Other fans called her “ageless” and recalled the joy her performances brought during their childhoods.
Barbara Eden's Career Highlights
Eden’s career spans roughly seven decades and includes more than 25 feature films, 19 television movies, and five series. Her early break came in 1955 as a recurring sketch 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, on I Dream of Jeannie. The sitcom aired for five seasons from 1965 to 1...