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Barbara Eden Says Controversy Surrounding Her ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ Outfit in the ‘60s Was ‘Silly’


Barbara Eden addressed the controversy that surrounded her iconic I Dream of Jeannie outfit in the '60s and what her thoughts are on the matter today.

“I had on tights, plus panties, plus a full bra,” Barbara, 92, told Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday, July 10, of Jeannie’s outfit, which she wore for five seasons of the show. “[It’s] not the sexiest thing in the world, but then the standards and practices for films suddenly realized I had a belly button I had never shown before.” Wearing Jeannie’s outfit again was a total blast from the past and she looked great while up on stage in front of the audience!

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