Barbra Streisand's Journey As A Doting Grandmother

Let’s talk about Barbra Streisand for a moment. For decades, she’s been lighting up stages and screens around the world as an iconic singer and actress, starring in timeless Hollywood classics like Funny Girl, Yentl, and The Way We Were. But these days, Barbra has taken on a new, equally fulfilling role: that of a devoted grandma to her four grandchildren—Trevor, Eden, Westlyn, and Chapel. This phase of her life seems to bring her just as much joy, if not more, than her legendary career.

How It All Began: A Family Legacy

Barbra’s journey into grandmotherhood is thanks to her stepson, Josh Brolin, who is the son of her husband, James Brolin, and his ex-wife, Jane Cameron Agee. Josh has quite the family himself—two older children, Trevor and Eden, with his former spouse, Alice Adair, and two younger daughters, Westlyn and Chapel, with his current wife, Kathryn Boyd Brolin. It’s a blended family filled with love, and Barbra has embraced it wholeheartedly.

Barbra’s Heart Melts for Her Grandkids

Since stepping into the role of grandma, Barbra has been completely smitten by her grandkids. In a candid interview with Parade back in 2009, she opened up about how much joy they bring into her life. “Oh, I love it, I love it,” she gushed, explaining that when it comes to choosing between her grandkids and her Hollywood career, there’s no contest. Her priorities have shifted, and family time is now her top priority.

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She shared a sweet story about one particular day when Eden, Josh’s daughter, came over to visit. “Our granddaughter came over the other day, Josh’s daughter. [Eden is] the sweetest thing—she just wanted to spend time with us,” Barbra recalled fondly. “I canceled all my appointments. I had a lawyer’s appointment and a business meeting, and I said, ‘I can’t make it today.’ Being with her is so much fun. It’s more important now. More important than business.”

The Arrival of the Younger Granddaughters

When Barbra’s younger granddaughters, Westlyn and Chapel, came into the picture, her love for being a grandma reached new heights. James Brolin has spoken openly about how much his wife cherishes this role. In an interview with Closer, he revealed, “Barbra, by the way, these are not her blood grandchildren, and she is just mush.” He went on to say, “She just turns to melted putty the minute they talk on the phone. They send videos every other day of what the kids are doing. So we’re all very close.”

Welcoming Chapel: A Special Moment

The arrival of their youngest grandchild, Chapel, in December 2020, was a momentous occasion for Barbra and James. James shared how thrilled they were when Josh and Kathryn told them they were expecting another baby. “You get another one like this one, there couldn’t be anything better!” he exclaimed, emphasizing how much they adore their “darling” little ones. The love and excitement in their hearts are palpable every time they talk about their grandkids.

Scroll through the gallery below to learn all about Barbra’s four beloved grandchildren and the joy they bring to her life!

There’s no denying that Barbra Streisand’s life has been enriched in countless ways by her role as a grandma. Her love for her grandkids is evident in every word she speaks about them, and it’s a beautiful reminder of the impact family can have on even the busiest of lives. Whether she’s canceling meetings to spend time with Eden or melting at the sight of Chapel’s sweet smile, Barbra is proving that being a grandma is the greatest role she’s ever played.