We don’t even have to ask if you know who Barabara Eden is. The I Dream of Jeannie actor established herself as a Hollywood icon many decades ago. And each generation, there are new fans who admire her ageless grace and timeless beauty.
Recently, Eden appeared on the red carpet and left everyone speechless as to how she still looks so good. Just how did her career “magic” happen, and what’s the real secret to her youthful beauty? Keep reading to find out!
She almost had a different career
As we noted before, Barbara Eden has been a household name for one generation after another thanks to the success of I Dream of Jeannie. Frankly, we can’t imagine a world where Eden and her considerable talents went into a different career. However, that’s very nearly what happened back in 1931.
Barbara Eden was born in Tuscon, Arizona, but like many talented performers, she felt the need to move to San Francisco and start a new life. That life didn’t include acting…at least, not at first. In 1931, Eden enrolled in the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and she seemed destined to spend a lifetime making beautiful music instead of beautiful films and TV shows.