Barbara Eden marks 94th birthday with rare public Los Angeles outing

Barbara Eden, the actress best known as the title character in the 1960s sitcom I Dream of Jeannie, marked her 94th birthday with a rare public outing in Los Angeles on Saturday, Aug. 23. Photographs and eyewitness accounts show Eden leaving a Studio City hair salon and stepping into a white car in a parking lot, dressed in a red long sleeve top and a red-and-white maxi skirt, with white sunglasses and tan sandals. She carried a black purse, a birthday card and what appeared to be an electronic device.

Eden's official Instagram account marked the milestone with a post from Team Eden inviting fans to leave celebratory messages. "Lets all take a moment to wish our favorite blonde, entertainment icon and Hollywood legend Barbara Eden a very VERY Happy Birthday today!" the post said, alongside a photo of Eden striking her signature genie pose. The comments were filled with well-wishes from fans and fellow entertainers, including Jennie Garth, Paris Hilton and Caroline Rhea, according to responses visible online.

The birthday appearance was a subdued reminder of a long career that spans seven decades. Eden first gained national attention as a recurring sketch performer on The Johnny...