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How 'Brady Bunch' Star Eve Plumb Looked Like When She Was a Child 50 Years Ago

Bettina Dizon
Jul 11, 2020
12:00 A.M.

Eve Plumb was a famous child actress who grew up having a different artistic career. Here's a glimpse of the "Brady Bunch" star's younger years.

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For years, Eve Plumb was a house name as she took on the role of Jan on "The Brady Bunch," while appearing in television commercials years before.

PLUMB BACK IN THE DAYS

Plumb was one of the Brady children on the hit sitcom, which premiered in 1969 and aired for five seasons.

Her busy days are now made of exhibiting her work in galleries across the country.

Eve Plumb, circa 1972. Plumb is best known for playing Jan Brady in the American TV series 'The Brady Bunch'. | Source: Getty Images

Eve Plumb, circa 1972. Plumb is best known for playing Jan Brady in the American TV series 'The Brady Bunch'. | Source: Getty Images

During her days as a child star, Plumb flaunted her long blonde hair and freckled face that looked beautiful in every episode.

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She would sometimes style her hair with pigtail braids on the show, including the three-part story at the Grand Canyon.

Eve Plumb as Jan Brady in "The Brady Bunch" episode, "The Subject Was Noses." Original air date, February 9, 1973. | Source: Getty Images

Eve Plumb as Jan Brady in "The Brady Bunch" episode, "The Subject Was Noses." Original air date, February 9, 1973. | Source: Getty Images

SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT PLUMB

According to the producer and son of "The Brady Bunch" creator, Plumb stood out from her co-stars because of her family's acting background.

"Whenever we would do a scene, she was just kind of a little bit apart," he said. "Not in a bad way at all, because everybody has their own life things they bring to it."

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Eve Plumb attends the Cinema Society's special screening of Togo at iPic Fulton Market on December 09, 2019 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Eve Plumb attends the Cinema Society's special screening of Togo at iPic Fulton Market on December 09, 2019 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

After the sitcom ended, the actress reprised her role in "The Brady Bunch Variety Hour," its first spin-off, "Brady Girls Get Married," "The Brady Brides," "A Very Brady Christmas," and "The Brady's."

She later left the entertainment industry to pursue another artistic career -- painting, which she succeeded in.

Eve Plumb attends the "Concussion" New York Premiere at AMC Loews Lincoln Square on December 16, 2015 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Eve Plumb attends the "Concussion" New York Premiere at AMC Loews Lincoln Square on December 16, 2015 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

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PLUMB IN RECENT YEARS

Painting was Plumb's hobby since her acting days, and something she never let go of despite having a busy schedule.

"I started painting because I needed something to do in between jobs," she shared. "I just kept at it and asking other artists until I liked it well enough to put it up on the wall."

Her busy days are now made of exhibiting her work in galleries across the country. Plumb is also married to Ken Pace, her husband of 25 years.

Recently, the multi-talented artist combined her love for the arts, both acting and painting, and filled her canvas with scenes from classic films.

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