Richard Simmons – Born in 1948
Richard Simmons has always advocated for a healthy way of life. His weight had grown out of hand when he was younger, and he weighed 268 pounds. After failing to lose weight through exercise despite his best efforts, he founded “Anatomy Asylum,” a facility that encouraged people to eat healthily and exercise in a safe setting. The success of Simmons’ health club, which incorporates more realistic body types, drew the attention of the media. He appeared in a number of shows as a guest, including “Battlestars,” “Body Language,” “Super Password,” “Win, Lose, or Draw,” “Match Game,” and Nickelodeon’s Figure It Out.
Barbara Eden – Born in 1931
Barbara Eden is a television, stage, and film actress best remembered for her appearance in “I Dream of Jeannie.” She began her career as a choir and nightclub singer because her family’s financial situation did not allow her to choose her profession. Eden graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School despite her meager earnings from singing. When she was crowned Miss San Francisco in 1951, her fortunes shifted and additional options for her career became available. She was a regular on “The Johnny Carson Show” and “The Millionaire,” and she went on to become a great Hollywood actress.