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“I Still Can’t Wait to See Her Every Morning” – At 82, James Brolin Finally Shares the Unexpected Habit That’s Kept His Marriage to Barbra Streisand Strong for 26 Years
In a world where celebrity marriages flicker and fade like flashbulbs on a red carpet, James Brolin and Barbra Streisand have quietly built a love story that defies time, tabloid drama, and even Hollywood logic.
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Now, at 82 years old, Brolin is opening up about the surprising secret ritual that’s helped sustain their nearly three-decade romance—and his answer is as touching as it is unexpected.
“I still can’t wait to see her every morning,” Brolin recently told People Magazine, a soft smile playing at the corners of his face. “Sleeping is a waste of time when you’re in love. Every day feels like a new adventure with her.”
The pair first met in 1996 on a blind date arranged by mutual friends. Streisand, never one to mince words, famously told Brolin that night that his hair was “a mess.” He was instantly smitten. By 1998, the couple had married in an intimate ceremony at Barbra’s Malibu estate—and they’ve been inseparable ever since.
But what makes their love last? Brolin says it’s not grand gestures, expensive vacations, or Hollywood glamour. It’s something much simpler.
“Every night before bed,” he reveals, “I say three things I love about her. And every morning, I try to make her laugh before breakfast. That’s our thing.”
According to Brolin, these rituals—tiny acts of devotion—have created a rhythm of affection and gratitude that never grows old.
Barbra, 82, who has long been known for her fiercely independent spirit and legendary voice, has also praised Brolin for being the “rock” in her life. Friends close to the couple say they spend their mornings walking in their garden, feeding their dogs, and swapping stories from the past—not as two stars, but as two best friends who still choose each other, every single day.
Their bond has endured everything: the scrutiny of fame, the demands of their careers, the growing pains of blended families. And yet, after all this time, they still hold hands at dinner, still giggle at private jokes, and still steal glances like lovestruck teenagers.
“To the world, she’s Barbra Streisand,” Brolin says. “To me, she’s the woman who makes my coffee too strong and sings while she cooks. I wouldn’t trade that for anything.”
In an era when cynicism often overshadows romance, the enduring marriage of James Brolin and Barbra Streisand feels like a rare love ballad—quiet, steady, and achingly beautiful.
And maybe, just maybe, the real secret to forever is as simple as never forgetting to say I love you… and meaning it.