Barbara Eden Had to Bury Her Only Son Who Meant ‘Everything’ to Her – His Abrupt Death Still Makes Her Cry

Barbara Eden, beloved for her role in I Dream of Jeannie, faced immense challenges, including the loss of her only son, Matthew Michael Ansara. Despite the heartache, she remains positive, finding strength in her supportive husband.
Balancing her career and motherhood was difficult, especially when she was pregnant during the show’s pilot. Barbara almost gave up the lead role, but Sidney Sheldon, the show’s creator, allowed her to continue.
They cleverly hid her pregnancy with veils and filming techniques, allowing her to work until she was eight months pregnant. A month before the show premiered, Barbara gave birth to Matthew after a long and anxious labor.  

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