Barbra Streisand and James Brolin have reached an incredible milestone – 25 years of marriage! Over the years, this glamorous couple has been quite open about their relationship, often sharing how wonderful it is to find love later in life.

Recently, they revealed a charming little secret about their romance that they’ve managed to keep under wraps for all these years. Curious to know more? Let’s dive into their delightful story!

It All Began with a Blind Date

Like many great love stories, theirs began with a blind date. Barbra and James were set up to meet each other, but Barbra had a very different image of what James would look like.

Barbra was expecting a man with a full head of hair and a beard. Imagine her surprise when she found out that James was bald!

Never one to hold back, Barbra candidly told James that his hair was messed up. Rather than being offended, James was charmed. Her honesty and straightforwardness won him over on the spot.

While James was instantly smitten, it took a few more dates for Barbra to confirm her feelings. But soon enough, the two were deeply in love and eventually tied the knot in 1998.

Previous Marriages and Blended Families

This wasn’t the first walk down the aisle for either of them. Barbra was previously married to Elliot Gould from 1961 to 1973, with whom she shares her son Jason.

James had also been married twice before – first to casting agent Jane Agee for 20 years, and then to Jane Smithers for almost a decade. He has three children from his previous marriages: Josh, Jess, and Molly Brolin. Adding to the family joy, he is also a loving grandfather to four grandchildren: Eden, Trevor, Westlyn, and Chapel.

Even after all these years, James is head over heels for Barbra. He once beautifully said, “Every night is a new adventure. Sleeping is a waste of time. I can’t wait to see her again in the morning.”

A Well-Kept Secret Revealed

As the happy couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary, they revealed an intimate secret in an interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings. Before meeting Barbra, James had been celibate for three whole years!

James shared, “I had been — literally it’s a wild word — but I had been celibate for three years, saying, ‘Who needs this?’”

Barbra playfully scolded him, saying, “You’re not supposed to tell that.” King, surprised, echoed, “For three years?”

James explained, “I had not had any interest in getting involved in a lousy situation.”

To that, Gayle King jokingly asked if their first night together was extraordinary after such a long time. James humorously confirmed, “Wild!”

A Turning Point

James’s reluctance to be intimate stemmed from the heartache of his previous failed marriages. He saw no point in getting entangled in another relationship that could end in heartbreak.

But everything changed after a friend convinced him to meet Barbra. He was so taken with her that he knew he wanted to marry her. On Barbra’s end, it took a bit of convincing. It wasn’t until James asked for the third time that she finally said yes.

Learning about James being celibate for three years is quite the surprise! But it’s heartwarming to see how the two found each other and built a beautiful life together. What are your thoughts on their story? Feel free to share with us.

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