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Motherhood, love, and a hidden pain
The same year she became Jeannie, Barbara Eden gave birth to her son Matthew, the result of her marriage to actor Michael Ansara. The actress would later confide that motherhood was the most defining experience of her life. While Matthew grew up in a world of glitz and glamour, he also experienced some dark times. After his parents’ divorce, when he was still a child, Barbara began to notice worrying signs: her son became quiet, often tired, and gradually isolated. Until the day the reality hit: Matthew was in serious trouble.
A relentless fight for her child
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