What Happened to Eve Aline Plumb?

Eve Aline Plumb, born on April 29, 1958, in Burbank, California, began her acting career at the tender age of six, appearing in commercials and guest roles on television series like 'Family Affair' and 'The Big Valley'. Her career-defining role came in 1969 when she was cast as Jan Brady, the middle daughter, in the beloved ABC sitcom 'The Brady Bunch', a role she played until the show's conclusion in 1974.

After 'The Brady Bunch', Plumb actively sought to diversify her acting portfolio, notably portraying a teenage prostitute in the 1976 NBC television film 'Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway', a role she credits with helping her transition to adult acting. She continued to appear in various television movies and series, including the 1978 miniseries 'Little Women' and later guest spots on shows like 'The Love Boat', 'Murder, She Wrote', 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit', and 'Blue Bloods'. Plumb also reprised her role as Jan Brady in several 'Brady Bunch' reunion specials and spin-offs, such as 'The Brady Brides' (1981) and 'A Very Brady Christmas' (1988).

In addition to her screen work, Plumb has an extensive stage career, making her New York stage debut in 2010 in 'Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage'. She also performed in Nora Ephron's 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore' and 'Unbroken Circle' off-Broadway. Her film credits include the critically acclaimed thriller 'Blue Ruin' (2013) and 'Monsoon'. In 2019, she reunited with her 'Brady Bunch' siblings for the HGTV renovation series 'A Very Brady Renovation', showcasing her interest in home restoration.

Beyond acting, Plumb has cultivated a successful career as an oil painter for over two decades. Largely self-taught, her artwork, which often features still lifes, restaurant scenes, and pieces inspired by Film Noir and Western movies, has been exhibited in galleries across the United States. She describes painting as a creative outlet that offers her control, unlike the often waiting-game nature of acting.

In her personal life, Plumb married Ken Pace, a business and technology consultant, in 1995, and they reside in New York City. She has openly stated her decision not to have children. In the early 2010s, Plumb was diagnosed with breast cancer and has since gone into remission, a journey she discusses in her memoir. In 2020, she and Pace launched PlumbGoods, a line of colorful accessories and home décor, followed by the Happiness Included Coffee Collection in 2022.

The most significant recent development in Plumb's career is the release of her memoir, 'Happiness Included: Jan Brady and Beyond', on April 28, 2026. She appeared on CBS Mornings on April 27, 2026, to discuss the book, which chronicles her six-decade career, her experiences as a child actor, and her life beyond the iconic Jan Brady role. She also attended the premiere of her film 'Everything's Going To Be Great' at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2025, where she played a dramatic role.