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Barbara Eden: 'Not Hollywood type' turned star
30 Aug
Summary
- A casting director deemed Eden not a 'Hollywood type.'
- He showed her a photo of his daughter, citing her 'big tits.'
- The same director later tested Eden for a role months later.
In the 1950s, Barbara Eden's early Hollywood aspirations were met with discouragement from a casting director. He informed her she was not the 'Hollywood type,' even presenting a photograph of his daughter to illustrate his point about desired physical attributes. This experience was shocking for Eden, who was not accustomed to such direct language from family members.
However, fate intervened a few months later when the same casting director encountered Eden again. By this time, she was attending an acting class at Warner Bros. Recognizing her, he offered her an acting test. This unexpected turn of events led to Eden's eventual success in television and film, including iconic roles.
