Barbara Eden, a veteran of the golden age of Hollywood, shot to fame thanks to her role in the iconic comedy “I Dream of Jeannie,” which aired from 1965 to 1970 throughout the course of its five seasons.

As she was playing the role of Jeannie, she appeared out of a bottle on the beach one day, and a NASA astronaut, portrayed by Larry Hagman, stroked the bottle to make her appear. Jeannie developed romantic feelings for him, declared him to be her “master,” and moved in with him thereafter.

The television show “I Dream of Jeannie” was an immediate hit, leading to the creation of Jeannie-themed baby dolls, Jeannie-inspired Barbie dolls, and even Jeannie-themed slot machines in casinos.

During an interview in October 2021, the Arizona native said that her iconic character, Jeannie, is “simple to live with,” and she went on to say:

“She really is. I like her a lot. I think what makes me so happy is that so many people around the world like her. Not me. They like that character. And they like the show for what it is. It takes people out of themselves and into another world and I appreciate that. I really like it.” “She really is. I like her a lot.”

The fact that Eden was able to get the lead part in the NBC series sent her into the stratosphere of pop culture and made her a household figure. Before she became known for her breakthrough role, she worked as a teller and in the chorus at a nightclub called Ciro’s.

Later on, she was cast in supporting parts on several television programs and appeared in a few films before landing the lead role in a series adaptation of the film How to Marry a Millionaire that ran from 1957 to 1959.

Eden’s first work in Hollywood was doing sketches with Johnny Carson, whose program took the place of “The Red Skelton House” over the summer. Eden’s first job in Hollywood was also Johnny Carson’s. Back then, she made an appearance in somewhere between five and six different programs.

Eden had numerous difficulties in her personal life despite the fame she achieved in Hollywood. In 1974, she and the actor Michael Ansara, whom she had been married to before, divorced. The couple had their one and only child, a boy named Matthew, in August of 1965 after they had wed in 1958. After 16 years of marriage, they decided to go their own ways.

In 1977, Eden tied the knot with Charles Fegert, but their marriage lasted only until 1982. In 2001, she suffered a devastating loss when her son passed away as a result of an overdose from drugs. He was 35. In addition, the singer miscarried her newborn child.

Despite the horrible events that have occurred, Eden is still considered one of the most attractive actresses in Hollywood. On the other hand, she rarely ever wears makeup these days and prefers a low-key lifestyle. She fessed up to it:

“I don’t wear any makeup; instead, I prefer to cover my face with a mask and wear dark glasses.”

Served Criticism Due to Her Appearance

Despite the fact that the famous producer is now 91 years old, she continues to face criticism over her looks as well as the cosmetic surgery she has had.

Eden gave an interview to People magazine’s YouTube channel in October 2021, during which she reminisced on her Hollywood career over the previous sixty years.

Even though she looked absolutely lovely in a pink jacket that she wore with a white top and adorned with hoop earrings, people on social media had some things to say about her appearance.

One individual remarked that “she sought assistance from a plastic surgeon.” Another person who saw the post had the same point of view, commenting, “Yes, she looks fantastic, but 90 without any wrinkles particularly around the eyes, is impossible. Plenty of people already have creases in their thirties. And it seems like cheek implants or injections.”

A third person expressed their belief that Eden’s cosmetic surgeon must be making a comfortable income just by caring for her face and having only her as a patient.

A fourth user said, “She looks hideously strange with all that surgery and cheek implants.” A fifth user concurred, writing, “Yes!! Finally, someone tells the truth!!”

Another follower pointed out that Eden looked exactly the same as other female celebrities who had “botched” plastic surgery and had too much work done on their faces, and they added the following:

“It’s a pity that she couldn’t simply age naturally and elegantly,” you could say.

Eden has divulged the key to her ever-youthful appearance, and it turns out that her go-to moisturizer from Estee Lauder is responsible for making her seem to be decades younger than she really is. She went on to explain that she used the line repair serum drops on a daily basis. “They have drops called line repair,” she said. In addition, she uses Cetaphil consistently, which helps to keep her skin glowing all the time.

The actress who starred in “Kismet” uses sunscreen every single day and likes to go without makeup, with the exception of when she needs to go to work. This is the only occasion on which she puts on cosmetics.

In addition to maintaining her young appearance, Eden said in November 2019 that she keeps “everything in proportion” and seldom sets boundaries for herself, while advising others not to go excessive in their behavior.

Eden has always placed a strong emphasis, throughout the course of her life, on maintaining a healthy body in addition to her radiant beauty. She continues to place a high value on her physical condition, and as a result, she makes it a point to eat well and to consistently engage in physical activity.

The contender for a Golden Globe admits that she enjoys going for walks often and that she has recently included “spinning” into her exercise regimen with the assistance of a personal trainer. Even while Eden enjoys the odd glass of wine, she makes sure to work off the extra calories by going to the gym.

During an interview in August of 2021, the icon openly discussed the need of maintaining a healthy diet and said that this does not always imply that she must restrict the kinds of foods that she eats:

“I take great care to watch what I eat. I’m a carnivore, and my favorite food is steak. My family consumes a lot of pig, poultry, steak, and veggies.”

Eden stressed that she has a large appetite and that despite the fact that she is on a diet, she does not feel guilty about indulging in sweets on occasion. Since they take her back to her youth, she looks forward to eating gumdrops, chocolate, and marshmallow circus peanuts whenever she can.

Eden, who is now enjoying her third successful marriage, is thankful to have a happy life in every other aspect as well, despite the fact that her looks is one of her biggest concerns. She says that family is very important to her and that she values having close friends and a sister whom she loves.

The star of “Loco Love” has a very limited number of friends, but she has nothing but great things to say about them. She has also emphasized how important it is to have a group of friends that keep her on her toes and who are always laughing with her.

Having Peace and Quiet With My Hubby of 32 Years

Eden is now married to her third husband, Jon Eicholtz, whom she wed in 1991. Jon is not her biological father. Since they have been married for a combined total of 32 years, this is her longest marriage to date. In an interview given in 2019, the wife and mother of one child disclosed the key to her long-lasting marriage to Eicholtz:

“If you’re having a little difficulty, you should put yourself in the position of the other person and attempt to see things from their point of view. This won’t be easy, but you should try.”

A few years later, in an interview conducted in October of 2021, Eden stated her contentment with her successful marriage and the calm life the couple currently leads:

“I’m extremely blessed. I have good friends. I have a lovely family. I have a spouse who is very supportive. I have a puppy who is gorgeous, but a brat! Yeah, I’m very happy. I believe that life, and everything in it, has to work itself out. There’s a reason for most things, and I can’t wish for it.”

Eicholtz, in contrast to Eden, does not pursue a career in the entertainment industry. He has a degree in Architectural Engineering from Kansas University and works as an architect and real estate developer. His education was received at Kansas University.

In 2014, the philanthropist and his renowned wife established their very own scholarship program at his alma institution for students who are interested in pursuing professions in the performing arts.

The couple and their labradoodle, Bentley, call their house in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, which has mountain views, a swimming pool, and a terrace, and which also serves as their primary residence.

The actress proudly displayed their house in 2021, which was full of mementos from her vast career in the entertainment industry. One of these mementos was a collection of genie bottles that she kept in her home office. She added that some of them were presents from her devoted followers, but one in particular had a lot of significance for her. That was the genuine bottle with the purple and gold label that was used in the popular television program “I Dream of Jeannie” from the 1960s.

Eden elaborated, saying, “This is the very first genie bottle.” It has a few nicks since it’s been around for a long. It’s got a chip here and a chip there, but it’s the actual thing.” “It’s not typically here. I keep it at the bank.”

In addition, Eden has a bookcase that is packed with a variety of items, including trophies and mementos. She said that one of her trophies was “the first Hollywood beauty award,” which she received in 2015.

The star from Eden’s spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is displayed on the shelf’s opposite wall. She said that the ceremony was particularly meaningful to her since her son as well as the British-American comedian Bob Hope were present at the event.

A picture of Eden with the King of Rock ‘n Roll, Elvis Presley, and another one with her former co-stars from “Journey to the Bottom of the Sea” are displayed on the wall of Eden’s home. Other images on the wall include Eden with other Hollywood celebrities.

Eden, who is well-known in the entertainment industry and enjoys her work tremendously, does not anticipate leaving the industry anytime in the near future. She added that keeping herself occupied is one of the best ways for her to maintain her activity level, and that if she is not productive, she would give in to idleness.

Apart from her career, Eden’s favorite thing to do is make memories with her spouse. The two are passionate explorers who have visited several countries and locations all over the globe, including China and Africa in the year 2022.

In the 1980s, Eden had already reached her 50s when she fell in love for the first time with Eicholtz. A romantic involvement was the last thing from her thoughts at that point in time. In 2011, she claimed that she had no idea that she would find herself in a romantic relationship with the investor. Nonetheless, she discovered something fundamental about the bond between them. They are similar to one another and devoted to one another.

Eden pointed out that even if two people have similar perspectives on life in general, it does not mean they have to have the same hobbies. Even though Eicholtz is obsessed with sports, she can’t tolerate seeing them on the field, but she’ll watch shows about them with him anyhow. Her primary motivations for doing so are rooted in the fact that she loves and covets him.

Eden’s prior marriages had not provided her with the same kind of stability as she found in Eicholtz. In her first marriage, she had a whirlwind affair with Ansara, a native of Lebanon, and for a while, she thought of him as the love of her life. They eventually divorced.

Their relationship became closer with the birth of their son Matthew, but after she reached the zenith of her profession, his acting career began to suffer as a result. A terrible event occurred in the middle of the former couple’s struggles, and it was the event that caused their marriage to reach its lowest point.

In 1971, Eden delivered a stillborn baby many weeks before the due date. Sadly, the infant did not survive. She fell victim to a serious depression, which proved to be the fatal blow to their marriage and ultimately resulted in their splitting up.

After going through a difficult divorce, the woman decided to give marriage another go when she met her second husband, Fegert, who worked in advertising for the Chicago Sun-Times. The couple met each other in the 1970s and were married not long after their chance encounter.

Eden revealed that she was feeling lonely before to meeting Fegert, who immediately brightened her spirits due to his intelligence and attractiveness, and the two of them went on to have a great time together.

The year that the couple got married was also the year that she went to Chicago to reside in a condo. Nevertheless, this time period was challenging for her since she ended up losing the custody fight for her son Matthew to his father, Ansara. Hence, in order to move to a different place, she was had to leave her son, who was 12 years old at the time, behind in California with his father. In 1989, Eden acknowledged the following:

“I shed a lot of tears.”

Although she was adjusting to the significant life shift, her new spouse started exhibiting concerning patterns of behavior. Fegert made the mistake of associating with the wrong crowd and soon found himself drinking and doing drugs.

Eden disclosed the fact that her hubby still had desires to behave like a player despite the fact that he was married in her autobiography titled “Jeannie Out of the Bottle.” In addition to this, he became violent and aggressive toward his wife, which ultimately resulted in her filing for divorce. In retrospect, Eden is of the opinion that Fegert struggled with feelings of insecurity.