From her early days as a Miss San Francisco candidate to her iconic role as a genie, Barbara Eden’s Hollywood journey is marked by timeless elegance and charm. At 93, she has sparked buzz among netizens debating whether she has had cosmetic enhancements.
Barbara Eden attends the 4th Hollywood Beauty Awards at Avalon Hollywood on February 25, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Despite the debates, Eden continues to captivate audiences with her youthful presence, proving that age is just a number for this legendary star. Here’s a look at her transformation through the years.
1959
Barbara Eden graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in San Francisco in 1951, the same year she was elected Miss San Francisco. Although she competed in the Miss California pageant, she did not win. Nine years later, in 1959, she took a significant step in her acting career by starring in “A Private’s Affair.”
A portrait of Barbara Eden in the film “A Private’s Affair” in 1959. | Source: Getty Images
The following year became a pivotal moment in her career, launching her towards future stardom in Hollywood.
1960
Eden’s career took off in 1960 when she appeared on the big screen with Elvis Presley in “Flaming Star.” This film set the stage for her to become one of Hollywood’s timeless stars.
A portrait of Barbara Eden and Elvis Presley for the 1960 film “Flaming Star.” | Source: Getty Images
Eden’s next role and her future signature look would cement her place in television history.
1960 to 1970
She later became iconic for her role as Jeannie in the television series “I Dream of Jeannie,” starring alongside Larry Hagman, Bill Daily, and Hayden Rorke.
A portrait of Barbara Eden in costume sitting on a pile of cushions for the television series, “I Dream of Jeannie.” | Source: Getty Images
