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James Brolin and Barbra Streisand have been married for 30 years: Here’s their secret
Apr 16, 2025
James Brolin and Barbra Streisand tied the knot in 1998 after being set up on a blind date. Almost 30 years later, Brolin shares his secret to a long-lasting marriage.
In the entertainment industry, it often seems as though couples are doomed to fail, with many divorcing or separating after a few years. Naturally, there are always some exceptions, such as Helen Mirren. One notable exception is Barbra Streisand and James Brolin.
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Before getting together, both had been married before — Streisand to fellow actor Elliott Gould from 1963 to 1969, with the divorce being finalised in 1971. Together, they had a son, Jason.
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Brolin had been married twice before — first to Jane Cameron Agee from 1966 to 1984. They had two sons: Josh, who went on to become an actor, and Jess, who lives a quiet life. His second marriage was to Jan Smithers from 1986 to 1995, with whom he had a daughter, Molly.
Barbra Streisand and James Brolin’s relationship
Barbra Streisand and James Brolin first met on July 1, 1996, after a mutual friend set them up for a blind date at a dinner party.
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Speaking about their first date, Streisand revealed Brolin hadn’t been what she was expecting, as he had cut his hair and shaved his beard. Her comment to him when they first met made Brolin fall in love with her.
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