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Majel Barrett
m. 1969 - 1991
- Eileen-Anita Rexroat
m. 1942 - 1969
They remained married until Roddenberry's death at Barrett's side on October 24, 1991, in Santa Monica, California. After her husband's death, Barrett-Roddenberry commissioned Celestis to launch her together with Gene on an infinite mission to deepest space.
Due to her status as the second wife of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry (1921-1991), Barrett was nicknamed "the First Lady of Star Trek". In 1932, Barrett was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Her father was police officer William Hudec (d. 1955), who was eventually killed while on duty.
Roddenberry's will left the majority of his $30 million estate to Barrett in a trust. He also left money to his children and his first wife, Eileen. However, his daughter Dawn contested the will, on the grounds that Barrett had undue influence on her father.
Dec 19, 2008 · 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...
Aug 1, 2022 · Gene's wife, and Rod's mother, Majel Barrett, first appeared on Star Trek for its pilot episode "The Cage" as the USS Enterprise's Number One. At the time, the two were romantically involved, however, Gene was still married to his wife Eileen.
Due to her status as the second wife of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry (1921-1991), Barrett was nicknamed "the First Lady of Star Trek". In 1932, Barrett was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Her father was police officer William Hudec (d. 1955), who was eventually killed while on duty.
Majel Barrett Roddenberry (23 February 1932 – 18 December 2008; age 76) was a recurring actress in the Star Trek franchise and was the wife of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry from 1969 until his death in 1991.
