James Brolin and Barbra Streisand's relationship timeline explored as actor reveals secret of long-lasting marriage

James Brolin, 84, and Barbra Streisand, 82, have been together for almost three decades now. After dating for two years, they got married in 1998 in Los Angeles.

Recently, James shared the secret behind this prosperous and happy marriage with his wife. The lesser-known private info behind their togetherness is a long-term investment.

While chatting on Today on April 15, James Brolin credited a mattress as his and his wife's hidden truth of their loving relationship. He shared,

"The best investment we’ve ever made is our mattress."

The Marcus Welby actor clarified his statement and further remarked,

"And don’t misunderstand me! We’re both lazy."

James and Barbra share a lot of time on that mattress, doing things they like. He also added,

"We love to sleep late. We do a lot of our work on the phone, on paper, reading, right next to each other."

According to a report by E! News, Brolin talked about another important step that helped in his and his wife's connection, communication, and love. He said,

"You learn to take a walk. Both of us, not just me. I just think you gotta say, 'OK, take a deep breath, take a walk.'"

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James Brolin shared a secret for his long-lasting marriage to Barbra Streisand

According to a People Magazine report, James Brolin and Barbra Streisand met each other on a blind date. In a conversation on The Tonight Show in 2021, she recalled that dinner and shared,

"We were set up as a blind date, and I was so shy that I came into the house and I went downstairs to be with the children and play with them until I had to sit down at the table."

While she expected James to look a certain way, the reality was quite the opposite.

"I expected a guy with a brown beard and brown, wavy hair, like a mountain man. And I saw a guy that had all his hair cut off, no beard. And I walked by him. I put my hand through his hair and said, 'Who f**ked up your hair?"

At the New York City premiere of The Mirror Has Two Faces on November 10, 1996, James and Barbra were seen making their debut on the red carpet. The grand premiere event was hosted at the Ziegfeld Theater. A year later, the couple was papped on the Oscars red carpet.

James Brolin married Barbra Streisand on July 1, 1998. Their wedding date is extremely special, as it also marks two years since their first-ever date, when they met each other for the first time.

In a conversation with People Magazine, she spoke about her grand wedding.

"We wanted to be surrounded by people we've loved for a long time."

From Tom Hanks to John Travolta to Quincy Jones, renowned celebrities of the Hollywood industry attended their wedding ceremony.

It has been almost 27 years of their marriage and nearly 29 years of them knowing each other. From events to their biggest achievements to everything in life, they stand behind each other and support each other.