Josh Brolin Says People Would Comment He’s James Brolin’s Son, But ‘Not In A Good Way’

Josh Brolin know, he has famous parents – but he says it hasn’t been the advantage you’d think.

In a new article with Britain’s Sunday Timesthe Tumbling actor opened up about his childhood, his sobriety and his new memoir titled From under the truck.

Brolin is the son of the famous actor James Brolinwho was known for TV series like Marcus Welby, MD. and movies like Catch me if you can. He is also the stepson of the legendary singer and actress Barbra Streisandwhom James married in 1998.

James Brolin and Josh’s mother, Jane, divorced when Josh was 16, after which he moved to Los Angeles with his father. Previously, he grew up on a ranch in Paso Robles, California, then moved to Santa Barbara.

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Despite his famous father, says Josh, 56 Sunday Times that he is not a nepo baby.

“When I started, it was like, ‘Oh, you’re Brolin’s son,’ but not in a good way. You know, this idea of ​​nepotism and all that, it’s like, ‘Oh no, there are people out there , who want you not to get the job”.

Josh also talked about his time landing a part in The Goonies in 1984.

“That was the biggest – I’ll never have an experience like that. It was an accident. It should never have happened.”

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The actor said that during filming he felt impostor syndrome around the more experienced actors around him, such as Corey Feldman and Ke Huy Quan.

“(I was) a fish out of water, but I just kept trying to keep my mouth shut. I ruined the first half day of filming because I was laughing so hard from nerves.”

Josh has been sober for over 10 years and talked about how it has changed his life for the better.

“I love being sober. I have more fun,” he said, reflecting on the positive ways it has changed his lifestyle. if I drank.”

He said that during periods when he struggled with alcohol use, his famous stepmother was not one to beat around the bush.

He recalled an instance where Streisand spoke her mind about his behavior and his habits. Josh said he went to the house his father shared with Streisand and asked for a glass of wine.

Streisand said, “But aren’t you drunk?”

Josh said he appreciated her answer.

“There’s nothing I ultimately value more in someone than an ability to just say it, regardless of the reaction.”