They Kept This a Secret for 25 Years – Until Now
Barbra Streisand and James Brolin just hit a major milestone: 25 years of marriage. But behind their long-lasting love story is one deeply personal detail they had never shared publicly—until now.
A First Date That Didn’t Go as Planned
Their love story didn’t start with fireworks—it started with confusion. Barbra was told she’d be meeting a man with a full beard and thick hair. But when James showed up clean-shaven and bald, she didn’t hide her reaction.
With her signature honesty, she told him, “Your hair’s all messed up.”
Most people would’ve been offended. Instead, James was intrigued. “That’s when I knew she was different,” he later said.
Falling in Love—Slowly but Deeply
While James was instantly drawn to Barbra, she took her time. Both had lived full lives, with marriages and families of their own. But something clicked, and in 1998, they tied the knot in a small, private ceremony.
Their love grew not in the spotlight, but through real connection—and a lot of honesty.
The Intimate Truth Brolin Finally Shared
In a recent interview, James dropped a surprising truth: before meeting Barbra, he had chosen to live completely celibate for three years.
“I had no interest in dating,” he revealed. “After two divorces, I just didn’t want another bad relationship. I thought, ‘Who needs this?’”
Barbra laughed and said, “You’re not supposed to tell that!”
But James said everything changed the moment they met. “I knew I had to marry her.”
It still took three proposals before she finally said yes.
Still in Love After All These Years
Now, 25 years later, their love is still strong. James once said, “Every night is a new adventure. I hate sleeping because I just want to see her again in the morning.”
Their story is proof that love can come at any stage of life—and that the right person makes all the waiting worth it.