The singer and actress Barbra Streisand is no stranger to love and romance. She was known for her romances with the likes of Don Johnson, Jon Peters, Pierre Trudeau, and more. But when it came down to marriage, only two captured her heart, actors Elliott Gould and James Brolin. Now, she celebrates the 26th anniversary of her marriage to James Brolin in addition to the 28th anniversary of meeting him, which has an interesting story behind it.
How Barbra Streisand and James Brolin Met
In 1996, a mutual friend between Barbra Streisand and James Brolin set them up on a blind date when she was 54 and he was 56. She first saw him, and she thought, “Is that him? Where’s the hair?” His hair was in a buzz cut that was dyed on top and gray on the bottom. He also had no beard. She then explained how she later touched his head and said something along the lines of, “Who messed up your hair?” Some would say it’s a daring move, but Brolin confessed in a later interview that he found what she did endearing and liked her honesty.
Barbra Streisand talked more about how they talked about everything that night. Then he said that he’d be taking her home. She recounted how she never had a man say that to her, and that left her intrigued. She also talked about the anxiety she felt with the excitement in her memoir, My name is Barbra. She said, “I was a nervous wreck. In his car, I thought, ‘I haven’t been in a car with a man in several years. What if I get sick to my stomach? What if I have to throw up?’ Literally.” However, we can all see how this relationship blossomed into what it is today.
How The Couple Is Still Going Solid
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Barbra Streisand posted a picture of her and Brolin on Instagram with the caption, “28 years today since we met honey… and 26 years today since we married! Love you. B.” And throughout the years, the two have been a rock for each other at various events for their respective careers, ranging from awards shows to movie premieres. Many wonder: How can a marriage remain successful for so long?
On their 20th anniversary, Brolin revealed to Entertainment Tonight their secrets for a happy marriage. Brolin believed it was counseling and couples’ therapy. He told them, “Bring in a referee, talk it over, and I swear to you, it will dispel by the end of the session, each time.” Barbra Streisand had a different answer, though. For her, the answer that she shared in 2021 is careful listening, explaining that “to be a good marriage partner, you have to listen. Hear the other person. Agree to disagree.” There is someone for everyone, and these two lovebirds were meant for each other.
Conclusion
Everyone gets married, but not many can survive the rollercoaster of marriage with its highs and lows. Love can seem all fun and games on the outside, but there’s more to it than meets the eye on the inside. Kudos to Barbra Streisand and James Brolin for not giving up on love and finding it in each other. Happy 26 years of marriage and 28th meeting anniversary to the great couple!
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