Barbara Eden Is 91: Celebrate The ‘I Dream Of Jeannie’ Star’s Birthday With Photos From Her Young Years

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Barbara Eden: Then & Now

Barbara Eden: Then & Now — Your wish is my command! Barbara Eden, born Barbara Jean Morehead on August 23, 1931, is an American actress, singer, and producer best known for her starring role as Jeannie in the sitcom ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ from 1965-1970.

She got a place in the Actor’s Equity union in her teens and became a semi-regular playerf on ‘The Johnny Carson Show’ in 1955. Other appearances during that time included ‘I Love Lucy’, ‘Perry Mason’, ‘Gunsmoke’, ‘Father Knows Best’, and ‘The Andy Griffith Show. Then in ’65, she became ‘Jeannie’. Her other notable roles include 1960’s ‘Flaming Star’ opposite Elvis Presley, 1961’s ‘Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea’, as well as the film and TV versions of ‘Harper Valley PTA’.

Barbara has been making magic for decades, with a career full of memories. See her best photos, from her young years on screen to today, in our gallery here.

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Barbara Eden c.1955

Barbara Eden c.1955 — looks like a 10 in these snaps from around 1955. Her striped swimsuit and clear heels were the epitome of retro glamour.

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Barbara Eden & Elvis

Barbara Eden & Elvis — Barbara Eden appears opposite Elvis Presley in 1960’s ‘Flaming Star’. The Western was about a fight that breaks out between two rival groups.

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‘I Dream Of Jeannie’

‘I Dream Of Jeannie’ — Barbara Eden was the star of ‘I Dream Of Jeannie’ from 1965 to 1970. The sitcom was about the antics of an astronaut and female genie after he stumbles upon her bottle.

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‘Harper Valley P.T.A.’

‘Harper Valley P.T.A.’ — Barbara Eden played a wild single mom in the 1978 comedy ‘Harper Valley P.T.A.’ The flick was based on the 1968 country song of the same name.

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Barbara Eden Gets Her Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Barbara Eden Gets Her Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame — Barbara Eden rejoices after getting her star on Hollywood’s famous Walk Of Fame. She looked stylish in a red suit and sheer black stockings.

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‘I Still Dream Of Jeannie’

‘I Still Dream Of Jeannie’ — Back to the bottle! Barbara Eden reprised her role as Jeannie in 1991’s ‘I Still Dream Of Jeannie’.

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Barbara Eden At The Golden Star Apple Awards

Barbara Eden At The Golden Star Apple Awards — Barbara Eden was ravishing in red during the Golden Apple Star Awards. She looked like a class act in perfectly tailored suit.

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‘Her Wicked Ways’

‘Her Wicked Ways’ — Barbara Eden starred in the 1991 TV film ‘Her Wicked Ways’. The film was about an ambitious young reporter who worms her way into a veteran newswoman’s life.

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Barbara Eden In 2002

Barbara Eden In 2002 — Barbara Eden celebrates NBC’s 75th Anniversary on May 5, 2002. She looked like a dream in a red dress and pearls.

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Barbara Eden In 2010

Barbara Eden In 2010 — Barbara Eden is so cute during the 50th anniversary of the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Nov. 3, 2010. She went with her favorite color red once more.

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Barbara Eden Performs In 2013

Barbara Eden Performs In 2013 — Dream girl! Barbara Eden appears on stage as Jeannie during the Vienna Life Ball on May 25, 2013.

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Barbara Eden At The 2013 Life Ball

Barbara Eden At The 2013 Life Ball — Barbara Eden goes for the gold on the red carpet of the 2013 Life Ball in Vienna, Austria on May 25. She came equipped with her bottle!

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Zendaya & Barbara Eden In 2015

Zendaya & Barbara Eden In 2015 — Zendaya and Barbara Eden chat backstage at the Go Red For Women Collection show during 2015 Fashion Week. They both looked great.

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Barbara Eden In 2018

Barbara Eden In 2018 — Barbara Eden glows in purple at the Grand Preview for the VIVID Grand Show in Berlin, Germany on Oct. 11, 2018. She carried a little leather purse and wore lilac heels.

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Barbara Eden At A Screening Of ‘Captain Marvel’

Barbara Eden At A Screening Of ‘Captain Marvel’ — Barbara Eden poses like Jeannie during a New York screening of ‘Captain Marvel’ on Mar. 6, 2019. Her black suit was so smart.

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Barbara Eden At The Remus Pre-Award Tea Time

Barbara Eden At The Remus Pre-Award Tea Time — Barbara Eden channeled her ‘I Dream Of Jeannie’ character at the Remus Pre-Award Tea Time in Los Angeles in March 2023. She rocked a blue blouse for the red carpet event.

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