Barbra Streisand's Love Story: From Her First Marriage To Finding Forever With James Brolin

You’ve probably heard of Barbra Streisand, right? She’s not just a singer but a global icon who's won over fans worldwide with her incredible voice and talent. And if you're wondering about her personal life, well, let me tell you, it’s just as fascinating as her career. Barbra, the EGOT winner, found love with her husband, James Brolin, and has been living happily ever after for more than two decades. But here’s the kicker—despite her current marital bliss, Barbra still keeps a warm friendship with her ex-husband. How's that for a heartwarming story?

Barbra Streisand's First Love: A Journey with Elliott Gould

Let’s take it back to the early days when Barbra Streisand, the legendary singer of “Woman in Love,” met her first husband, Elliott Gould, in 1962. They first crossed paths during auditions for I Can Get It for You Wholesale. As fate would have it, they both landed roles in the Broadway musical and hit it off right away. It wasn’t long before their professional partnership turned into a romance.

Fast forward to their life together in a tiny apartment above a seafood restaurant in New York City. Barbra, who was making waves with her role in Funny Girl, and Elliott, known for his role in M*A*S*H, tied the knot in 1963. Their union brought them a beautiful son, Jason Gould, in 1966. However, like many love stories, theirs had its ups and downs, and by 1971, they decided to part ways.

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After their divorce, Elliott found love again with Jennifer Bogart in 1973, and they welcomed two children, Samuel Gould and Molly Gould. But life had other plans, and they reunited in 1978, only to call it quits again in 1979. Despite the years that have passed, Elliott revealed in 2017 that Barbra remains “a very significant part of my life.” He went on to say, “No less significant than the rest of my family—Jason is the light of our lives. Barbra adores him. So, we have contact.”

James Brolin: The Second Chapter of Barbra’s Love Story

Following her first marriage, Barbra Streisand found love once again in the mid-’90s with Life in Pieces actor, James Brolin. They met at a dinner party, and Barbra recalls her first impression of him. She expected a rugged, bearded mountain-man type, but instead, James had a clean-shaven look. She playfully teased him, asking, “Who screwed up your hair?” Little did she know, that moment would spark a deep connection between them.

Their whirlwind romance was nothing short of magical, and by July 1998, Barbra and James were married. They may not have had children together, but Barbra embraced her role as stepmom to James’s three kids from previous relationships—Josh Brolin, Jess Brolin and Molly Brolin—with open arms.

Even after almost 30 years of marriage, Barbra and James remain deeply in love. In fact, James shared the secret to their successful relationship in anticipation of their 20th wedding anniversary in July 2018. He explained to Closer, “I’m easygoing, but I’m very opinionated. And she likes to control everything. I’m laconic and never get anything done. But she’ll zero in on one thing after the other, so that’s what makes ours a great marriage.”

In a January 2019 interview with Bella magazine, James further gushed, “We are the best of friends.” He continued, “A new marriage is a love affair, and then it becomes a friendship, and a lot of people don’t realize how great that is. They question where their love affair went.”

The Sweet Story Behind Aerosmith's Hit Song

As of 2024, Barbra and James are still going strong. In November 2023, Barbra appeared on The Howard Stern Show and revealed a charming story that inspired the hit Aerosmith song “I Don’t Want to Miss A Thing.”

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She recounted a cozy night with James when he told her, “I don’t want to fall asleep because then I’ll miss you.” This heartfelt moment was later shared with Barbara Walters during an interview that Diane Warren happened to catch. Diane was so moved by the line that she jotted it down and later incorporated it into the song that became a chart-topper for Aerosmith.