I DREAM of Jeannie star Barbara Eden has shared a special tribute to her iconic role in a new photo, decades after the show ended.
The Hollywood legend starred in the fantasy sitcom from 1965 until 1970.
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Barbara, 92, recreated her iconic genie pose with her arms crossed while posing for a new advertisement this week.
The actress was photographed while promoting luxury real estate agent Marcel Remus on Thursday at the Cathedral of Palma in Mallorca, Spain.
The TV star showed off her ageless beauty in a white blazer covered in colorful tulips.
Barbara paired the look with a white undershirt, white trousers, silver sparkly hoops, and a diamond heart necklace.
The sitcom star wore her signature blonde hair styled in curls with bangs and sported full glam makeup for the occasion.
The Arizona native looked as glamorous as ever, 54 years after I Dream of Jeannie ended.
BORN TO BE A STAR
Barbara was born in Tucson in 1931 before moving to San Francisco after her parent’s divorce.
In California, she began to pursue performance, singing in choirs, for local bands, in nightclubs, and at various music schools.
After graduating from high school in 1949, she studied theater for one year before earning her title as Miss San Francisco and going on to compete for Miss California.
Barbara made her big TV debut on The Johnny Carson Show in 1955, from where her career really began to take off.
She appeared in countless shows over the next two years, before signing a contract with 20th Century Fox.
During her time with the studio, she was featured in several films opposite other Hollywood staples including Flaming Star with Elvis Presley.
After leaving Fox, she acted in productions by MGM, Universal, and Columbia.
I DREAM OF JEANNIE
Barbara was scouted from her role in the 1964 film The Brass Bottle by producer Sidney Sheldon who cast her to star in his NBC sitcom, I Dream of Jeannie.
Eden played a beautiful genie set free from her bottle by astronaut Anthony (Tony) Nelson, portrayed by Larry Hagman.
The actress appeared in the sitcom for all five years and 139 episodes.
After I Dream of Jeannie wrapped, Barbara starred in several musical comedies and TV movies.
In 2011, the Hollywood icon published her memoir, Jeannie Out of the Bottle, which debuted at number 14 on the New York Times Best Seller list.
BARBARA’S HEARTBREAK
In the autobiography, the movie star discussed her personal life, rise to fame, and entertainment career of over 50 years.
Barbara also paid tribute to her three marriages and the “emotional breakdown” she suffered after the tragic death of her son Matthew Ansara.
When Matthew was clean and sober, he was such a beautiful human being, inside and out. Drugs are inexplicable. It’s so frustrating.
Barbara Eden
In 2021, the career actress opened up about her son’s addiction, 20 years after his accidental heroin overdose at age 35.
“At first we didn’t recognize the behavior — the sleeping and the bouts of anger that would come up all of a sudden with this charming, darling boy. I was scared to death,” she told People.
“I didn’t know what to do.”
“He was too young to know he needed rehab or help. It’s a wonder that he lived to be 35,” she claimed.
As he got older, Matthew spent 14 years going to rehab on and off until his death.
Eden recalled, “When Matthew was clean and sober, he was such a beautiful human being, inside and out. Drugs are inexplicable. It’s so frustrating.”
“I don’t think there’s anything worse than to lose your child. As a parent, I had a lot of guilt and anger, and following his death I was always on the edge of tears. Even though he was 35, he was still my baby,” she confessed.
Barbara attempted to help others after the loss of her son, telling the outlet, “I began to speak with parents who were going through the same thing.
“I think parents should know that it’s not a bad thing to be strict with your child. If you know what’s going on, you have a chance to help. Ultimately it’s up to them, but there’s hope.”
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