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Eve Plumb Reveals She Was Unaware of Robert Reed's Sexuality During Brady Bunch Years
Eve Plumb, known for portraying Jan Brady on The Brady Bunch, stated she never knew her TV father Robert Reed was gay, even as an adult. She expressed ongoing upset over media coverage following Reed's 1992 death. The comments came in an exclusive interview with Page Six.
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Eve Plumb, who played Jan Brady on the television series The Brady Bunch, stated she was unaware that her on-screen father, Robert Reed, was gay during their time working together and even later in life. Plumb shared this in an exclusive interview with Page Six. She noted the revelation came as a surprise to her.
Reed portrayed Mike Brady, the family patriarch, on the show which aired from 1969 to 1974.
Reed died on May 12, 1992, at age 59 from colon and liver cancer.
Following his death, press coverage addressed his sexuality, which Plumb said upset her. Plumb remains affected by the media attention after Reed's passing. She did not specify details of the coverage in the interview.
The Brady Bunch featured a blended family with six children and two parents, becoming a cultural staple in American television.
the Page Six interview, Plumb emphasized her lack of knowledge about Reed's personal life despite their professional closeness.
The series included spin-offs and reunion projects after its original run. Reed's role as Mike Brady involved guiding the family through various situations. Plumb's comments highlight the boundaries between on-set relationships and private matters for cast members.
