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Barrett was romantically involved with Roddenberry, whose marriage was on the verge of failing at the time, and the idea of having an otherwise unknown woman in a leading role just because she was the producer's girlfriend is said to have infuriated NBC network executives who insisted that Roddenberry give the role to a man. [10]
Barrett and Roddenberry befriended each other, and eventually started a romantic relationship. Roddenberry was still married to Eileen-Anita Rexroat, but often pursued relationships with other women. In 1964, Roddenberry was working on the original pilot for Star Trek.
Majel Barrett Roddenberry, the widow of “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry and an actress whose longtime association with the “Star Trek” franchise included playing Nurse Christine Chapel...
20 Dis 2008 · By The Associated Press. Dec. 19, 2008. LOS ANGELES (AP) Majel Barrett Roddenberry, an actress who was the widow of the “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry but who is probably best...
Majel Barrett (born Majel Leigh Hudec) was an American actress, known for her long association with Star Trek. She had multiple Star Trek-related roles, though she is mostly remembered for her roles as Nurse Christine Chapel in Star Trek, The Original Series (1966-1969) and as Lwaxana Troi in Star Trek, The Next Generation (1987-1994) and Deep ...
27 Apr 2022 · The son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and actress Majel Barrett Roddenberry shares his memories of his mother, who he calls "The First Lady of Star Trek". He recounts how she loved horror movies, supported other sci-fi shows, and paid the bills with her speeches.
23 Feb 2011 · A tribute to the First Lady of Star Trek, who was born on this day in 1932 and died in 2008. She acted in various roles, voiced the Enterprise computer, and produced two shows based on Gene Roddenberry's ideas.
