“Get out of here, Aladdine!” August 23, Barbara Eden, a iconic genie that enchant the audience around the world for nearly six decades, celebrates its 92nd birthday – and looks as magical as always! Since her escape role in I Dream O Jeannie, Eden has remained a beloved character and conquered a generation with her capricious display of the wishes that if granting and beauty-fierce beauty.
But behind the magic of the screen lies a life full of remarkable successes and deep personal losses, including the tragic death of her son Matthew Ansar, from drug overdose in 2001.
Barbara Eden, a beloved actress who brought the world an iconic genie from I Dream O Jeannie, celebrates her 92nd birthday on August 23.
Even at this remarkable age, she continues to capture fans who kindly remember her role as the magical and beautiful genie she wanted. Her charm and grace remain timeless, almost six decades after the debut of the show and fans still dream of becoming their own genre that provides wishes.
But for the magic and magic of her personality on the Eden screen he faced heart -red personal struggles. Despite her ability to perform magic on television, she could not save her son, who tragically died in 2001 from drug overdose.
Eden was born during a great depression and overcame poverty and began to make a name on television and film in the middle of the age of 50. Her career took off with shows like The Johnny Carson Show and I love Lucy and in movies like private affair and kill for twelve hours. In 1960 she played alongside Elvis Presley in Flaming Star.
But that was her display of Jeannie in I Dream O Jeannie, starting in 1965, which made her the name of the household. Her depiction of the magic Ginie was intrigued by the audience and became synonymous with the character. During the five seasons of the show, fans adored her magic charm and she played next to Larry Hagman, who played his love interest, Captain Tony Nelson.
Eden’s personal life also connected with her rise to fame. She married actor Michael Ansara, known for his role in Broken Arrow, and had a son, Matthew Ansar, in 1965. Unfortunately, their fifteen -year marriage ended when Matthew was only nine years old. Eden believes that the abolition of marriage contributed to the fight of her son with drugs later.
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Matthew’s problems began to appear after Eden married again in 1984. She noted that when he returned home from life with his father, Matthew looked lethargic and hid the truth about his university life. Eden found that he turned to drugs, including heroin, but tried to hide him from her and his stepfather. Despite her attempts to get him into rehabilitation, Matthew’s drug addiction continued.
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Eden shared that at one point the most difficult decision she had ever had to be eliminated Matthew from her life at the age of 20 because he became his addiction. He spent years to treat and beyond her, often apologizing when sober but declined back to old habits. At one point he even stole his parents. But Eden’s love for him never moved, and she continued to support him.
At the age of 20, Matthew recovered briefly and enrolled in UCLA to study creative writing, but the addiction cycle reappeared. His wife left him and eventually ended up on the streets for some time. One day, after a call from Matthew, who was seriously ill, Eden and a friend found him unconscious of an overdose. They took him to the hospital and saved his life, but his battle with addiction continued.
Despite numerous failures, Matthew tried to get his life back on the track at his early 30. In 2001 he found success in the film where he played in the film to protect and serve and appear in the con games. Matthew’s last words Eden was hopeful: “Life is great, Mom. It’s incredible how much I haven’t appreciated before.”
Unfortunately, only a few months later, Matthew’s life was shortened. His death in 2001 was a tragic end of his long battle with addiction. Eden’s reflections on the fighting of her son and the bittersweet memories of his life continue to resonate with her.
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Eden’s path, like a star and a mother, is proof of her strength and durability. Despite the immense loss she faced, her ability to continue to inspire others with a characteristic feature of her character.
Conclusion
Barbara Eden’s journey, both as an iconic actress and mother, reflects a life full of triumphs and heartbreaking losses. While for decades, the audience has captivated as a magical genie in I Dream O Jeannia, her personal life was marked by deep pain that he tried to save his son Matthew from the joints of addiction. Despite her immense love and tireless support, Matthew’s struggle with drugs eventually led to his tragic death in 2001.
Eden’s story is a testimony to the durability and harsh reality that even the brightest stars have to face. It remains a permanent symbol of grace, not only for its iconic role in Hollywood, but also for the power that it showed in the face of a deep personal loss. While the story of her son is one of the tragedy, Barbar Eden continues to honor his memory and shares his way in the hope that he can offer comfort to others who are struggling with similar challenges.
When she celebrates her 92nd birthday, Barbara Eden’s heritage is not only in her role as Jeannia, but also in the love and perseverance she showed as a mother – she shows that even in the face of a heartbreaking loss, power is still found to move forward.