Barbara Niven is a well-known American actress, writer, producer and motivational speaker who has appeared in many Hallmark and Lifetime movies, as well as television shows such as Pensacola: Wings of Gold, One Life to Live, Cedar Cove and Chesapeake Shores. She is also a National Ambassador for American Humane and an animal rights activist. But is she related to David Niven, the legendary British actor who won an Oscar for Separate Tables and starred in classics such as The Pink Panther and Around the World in 80 Days?
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The answer is no, but there is a connection
Barbara Niven is not related to David Niven by blood, but she was married to his son, David Niven Jr., for five years. David Niven Jr. is a British film producer who has worked on movies such as Rush Hour 3, The Cool Surface and The Girl with the Hungry Eyes. He is also the half-brother of actor James Niven, who appeared in The Guns of Navarone and Eye of the Needle.
Barbara Niven met David Niven Jr. in 1992, when they were both working on a movie called The Last Married Couple in America. They got married on June 19, 1993, in Malibu, California. It was Barbara’s third marriage and David’s second. Barbara had a daughter from her first marriage, Jessica Niven, who was born in 1978. David had two sons from his first marriage, Jamie and Christopher.
The marriage did not last long
Unfortunately, Barbara and David’s marriage did not work out and they divorced in 1998. Barbara later said that they had different lifestyles and goals, and that she felt lonely and unhappy in the relationship. She also said that she suffered from bulimia and low self-esteem during that time.
Despite the divorce, Barbara decided to keep the surname Niven as her professional name. She said that she liked the name and that it was easier for people to remember. She also said that she had a good relationship with David Niven Jr. and his family, and that they respected her decision.
Barbara Niven has moved on with her life
Since her divorce from David Niven Jr., Barbara Niven has continued to pursue her acting career and has appeared in over 100 films and TV shows. She has also written several books, including How Did You Do That?!, which is a guide for aspiring actors. She has also become a media trainer and a motivational speaker, helping people to achieve their dreams and overcome their fears.
Barbara Niven has also found love again. She is currently in a relationship with Mimi Torchin, a former actress and soap opera magazine editor. They have been together since 2013 and live in Los Angeles with their four dogs.
Barbara Niven has said that she is happy with her life and that she has learned to love herself. She has also said that she is proud of her daughter Jessica, who is now a successful wedding planner.
Barbara Niven may not be related to David Niven by blood, but she shares his passion for acting and his legacy of entertaining millions of people around the world.
