Barbara Eden recalls being rejected by casting director over body size
Most outlets led with Barbara Eden's recollection of being rejected by a casting director due to her "petite chest," emphasizing the early career setback. The framing was largely similar, with both excerpts highlighting the shocking nature of the experience and Eden's status as the iconic actress from *I Dream of Jeannie*. The News International added that she was 95 years old at the time of the interview, while Minute Mirror described her as a "veteran actress."
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Barbara Eden recalls casting director rejecting he...
Barbara Eden, best known for playing the iconic genie in I Dream of Jeannie, is opening up about a shocking experience from the beginning of her Hollywood career. The veteran actress recently recalled being rejected by a Warner Bros. casting director who believed she did not have the physical appearance needed to become a Hollywood star. (EW.com) Eden said the incident happened in the 1950s, s...
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Barbara Eden recalls casting director rejected her over petite chest
Barbara Eden, famed for her iconic role in 1960s sitcom I Dream of Jeannie, is looking back at a shocking encounter she had during an interview before her break in showbiz.The 95-year-old actress, in a chat with...
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