A Look Back at the Remarkable Life of Barbara Eden

Looking back on that time, she explained that she had no relatives in the industry and little understanding of how Hollywood worked. She didn’t even know enough to tell producers she could qualify for membership in major acting unions.

Although the agent’s comments deeply affected her confidence, Eden refused to give up completely. She simply adjusted her expectations. Instead of dreaming of becoming a glamorous leading lady, she decided she would aim to become a character actor.

Then fate stepped in.