Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 1, 2025 · Entertainment

27 Years Strong: Barbra Streisand & James Brolin's Love Story

Barbra Streisand wished husband James Brolin a happy anniversary  Tuesday. 'We met on a blind date 29 years ago tonight, and we married 27 years ago today. I love you honey. B xo. ¿¿' she wrote next to a throwback photo of the two

SCANDALOUS! Barbra Streisand's Steamy Love Life Exposed!

The 83-year-old superstar, known for her fiery personality and legendary vocals, has revealed a shocking secret about her romantic life with husband James Brolin - they remained CELIBATE until marriage!

In an explosive post on social media, the iconic singer-songwriter celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary by sharing a throwback photo of the couple, captioned: "We met on a blind date 29 years ago tonight, and we married 27 years ago today. I love you honey. B xo." 💘

The couple met via a setup during a dinner party. 'They didn't look up, they didn't talk to anyone else... And then at the end, they left together,' Streisand's manager Jeff Wall said in an interview;  Pictured in Los Angeles in January 2003

But that's not all, folks! The power couple's romantic escapades have been shrouded in mystery for decades. It wasn't until they got hitched that the sparks flew, and it took three proposals from James before Barbra finally said yes!

The real juicy gossip comes when we dive into their pre-marital days. Apparently, the lovestruck duo would go on long drives in James' truck, often venturing an hour or so away to San Bernardino county, California, with Barbra making sandwiches in her lap while James navigated behind the wheel! 🚗

But the most tantalizing tidbit is that Barbra and James inspired a chart-topping rock ballad! In a candid interview with Gayle King on CBS Morning News, Barbra dished about how she and James would have pillow talk sessions before drifting off to sleep. It was during one of these cozy moments that James proposed for the third time, and Barbra finally agreed to marry him!

Because of Streisand's fame, the couple couldn't go on regular dates, so they courted by taking long drives in Brolin's truck;  Pictured in Washington, DC in February 1998

Fast-forward to their wedding night, and it's no surprise that they've made up for lost time. In an April appearance on Today, James revealed, "The best investment we ever made is our mattress," adding, "We love to sleep late. We (also) do a lot of our work — on the phone, on paper, reading — right next to each other." 😴

Meanwhile, Donna Karan and Rita Wilson sent congratulatory messages, with Donna gushing about their journeys around the world: "From Israel to Bali to Spain to Italy New York and LA Congratulations my loves miss you all so always in in my heart and soul ❤️love ❤️ forever and ever Happy happy anniversary." 🌎

As for the song that started it all, Aerosmith's "I Don't Want To Miss a Thing" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song! 🎶 The lyrics, penned by Diane Warren, were inspired by James' own words: "I don't want to fall asleep because then I'll miss you."

Brolin had to ask Streisand to marry him three times before she said yes;  Pictured in New York City in November 1996

Sources close to the couple revealed that they're still going strong, with Barbra sharing their love story on social media. In a post on thescholarlynote.com, she wrote: "We love each other so much and we've been through everything together...and we're still here, still in love." 💕

Stay tuned for more updates on this sizzling celebrity couple! 🚨

The couple accidentally inspired one of the most popular rock ballads of all time

She and Brolin were lying in bed, enjoying a little pillow talk. 'I don't want to fall asleep because then I'll miss you,' the actor said and she accepted his most recent proposal saying, 'OK, yes, I'll marry you'; Pictured in Beverly Hills in February 2019

After that story got out, Diane Warren was inspired to write I Don't Want to Miss a Thing, sung by Aerosmith, the band's only number one hit;  Pictured in Philadelphia in September 2023