James Brolin And Barbra Streisand: Love, Laughter, And A Lasting Partnership

Exclusive: James Brolin Talks About Working With Barbra Streisand

Here's a peek into the world of James Brolin and Barbra Streisand, a power couple who have been making headlines for their incredible partnership both on and off-screen. In a candid interview with Closer Weekly, James shared some fascinating insights into their life together. One of the coolest perks of being married to Barbra, one of the most successful singers in the world? Music collaboration. "She did the music for the opening and closing of my last TV movie," James revealed. Now, before you start imagining a full-blown studio session, he quickly clarified, "I just borrowed a cut of hers." While they've "read many scripts together," James joked, "Do you think we could do it without killing each other?" It's a question that sums up their playful relationship perfectly.

Two Decades of Love and Harmony

Let's talk about the longevity of this legendary relationship. James, now 77, recently opened up about their 20-year journey together at the Hallmark Winter TCA Press Tour event on January 13. "We’re going on 20 years together in July, so it’s going really well. We’re rock solid!" he proudly declared. But here's the thing: James admits they're a study in contrasts. "I’m easygoing, but I’m very opinionated. And she likes to control everything," he explained. Yet, these differences only strengthen their bond. "I’m laconic and never get anything done," James joked, "But she’ll zero in on one thing after the other, so that’s what makes ours a great marriage." It's all about balance, and they've clearly found theirs.

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Barbra, now 75, might seem like an unlikely match for James when they first met on a blind date in 1996. But hey, opposites attract, right? "You can’t have perfection," Barbra says, adding, "Perfection is imperfection! When you love each other, you have to accept each other’s flaws as well as gifts." It's a philosophy that has clearly worked wonders for them. "My husband and I work on our marriage every day," Barbra explained, referring to their regular couples’ counseling sessions. And guess what? James loves it too! "I love going to them! I love what we discover, and I’m not afraid of what might happen," he insists. The result? "You become more tolerant of everything," James explains.

Supporting Each Other's Dreams

For Barbra and James, it's all about supporting each other's dreams. Barbra's 2016–2017 tour was a massive success and even made it to Netflix in the special Barbra: The Music… The Mem’ries… The Magic!. Meanwhile, James continues to shine in the CBS sitcom Life in Pieces. Despite their busy schedules, they make time for each other. "I’m always welcome when I get home. I get notes, 'Hurry home!'" James shares. And when he gets there? "There’s always something kind of great waiting for me, some plan, and I try to reciprocate." For Barbra, this is the ideal relationship. "For the first time in my life, I’m not afraid to love," she says. "It’s a rare thing to find someone you really want to spend the rest of your life with, so we feel very grateful."