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Barbara Jean Hersey (previously Addams, née Day; July 7, 1919 – August 6, 2007) was an American woman best known for having been married to two different famous people, first Charles Addams – the creator of The Addams Family – and then journalist John Richard Hersey.
Sep 4, 2021 · As detailed by biographer Linda H. Davis , Barbara Jean Day was a slender, pale-skinned beauty with black hair. A dead-ringer for Addams' witch-woman character, who would later become Morticia, Day was known for her sweet nature and willingness to "do anything on a dare."
- William J. Wright
Barbara Jean Hersey (previously Addams, née Day; July 7, 1919 – August 6, 2007) was an American woman best known for having been married to two different famous people, first Charles Addams – the creator of The Addams Family – and then journalist John Richard Hersey.
Oct 26, 2006 · Barbara Jean Day. Photo Credits. Chas Addams originally started drawing his famous vamp, later named Morticia, in 1938. Morticia was the first creation of the Addams family. Charlie met...
Oct 26, 2006 · In 1938 he began drawing the witch-goddess in the long black dress, a svelte vision he would later conjure in real life. Mr. Addams’s first wife, Barbara Jean Day, whom he apparently met late...
Aug 29, 2022 · Addams was married several times, first to Barbara Jean Day, then to a woman who went by the name of Barbara Barb (who he called Barbara II), and finally, to Marilyn "Tee" Matthews Miller, who he remained with until his death in 1988.
Nov 22, 2020 · His first wife, Barbara Jean Day was said to resemble Morticia Addams and their marriage ended after 8 years since he did not want children. 1946. Here is an image from 1946 where Chas is drawing a panel with Morticia modeled after Barbara. 1939
