Barbra Streisand and James Brolin - Declaration of love for the 26th wedding anniversary
Barbra Streisand (82) and James Brolin (83) are still happily married after 26 years. They gave their vows to each other on July 1, 1998, at their villa in Malibu in the presence of numerous stars. On their wedding anniversary, the actress dedicated a love declaration to her husband on Instagram. "Today marks 28 years since we first met, darling... and today marks 26 years since we got married! I love you", she writes alongside a picture from their wedding day.
On the photo, Streisand is seen leaning on her groom's shining shoulder in her wedding gown. She signs the loving words to Brolin simply with "B."
Flirtatious Line at First Meeting
Barbra Streisand and James Brolin met each other in 1996 at a dinner party. Mutual friends had set them up, hoping to match them up. During her book tour for her memoirs "My Name Is Barbra," Streisand revealed to "CBS News" how boldly she approached her future husband that evening.
"I walked by him, touched his hair and asked, 'Who did this to your hair?'", she recalled. With her honesty, she hit a home run with Brolin. "We talked about everything that night. And then he said, 'I'll take you home'", she explained.
Not Their First Marriage
When the pair met 28 years ago, both were already married. From 1963 to 1971, Elliott Gould (85) was Streisand's husband, and they had a son named Jason Gould (57) together. For Brolin, it was his third marriage. From his relationships, he has two daughters and a son, actor Josh Brolin (56).
- Barbra Streisand mentioned her first meeting with James Brolin on Instagram, reminiscing about how she touched his hair and asked about its stylist during their initial encounter.
- James Brolin and Barbra Streisand celebrated their wedding anniversary in Malibu, where they had exchanged vows 26 years prior, surrounded by numerous renowned stars.
- Despite both having previous marriages, Barbra Streisand was happily married to James Brolin for 26 years, as their love story continued to unfold in the picturesque Malibu setting.
- On their 28th anniversary of first meeting, Barbra Streisand and James Brolin, both with respective marital histories, found a lasting love that led to a memorable wedding ceremony at their Malibu villa.
