Legendary entertainer Barbra Streisand has been a mother figure to James Brolin’s three children since the pair married in 1998.
James, a renowned actor and Golden Globe winner, fathered three children: Josh, Jess, and Molly.
All three of James’ children have experience in the entertainment industry, and Josh has maintained a successful career in Hollywood.
However, recent photos of an overweight Jess spotted at his home – a cramped motel on the outskirts of a California town – raised questions about his well being.
Here are details about the Brolin children and what we know about their family relationships.
Barbra Streisand is the stepmother of James Brolin’s children: Josh, Jess, and Molly
Who is Josh Brolin?
Josh, James’ eldest child, made his big screen debut in the 1985 cult classic The Goonies.
Born to James and the late Jane Cameron Agee, the 56-year-old actor has since appeared in films like Deadpool 2 and Avengers: Endgame. He was also nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 2009.
Josh Brolin, the eldest son and stepson of James and Barbra, rose to fame after starring in the 1985 blockbuster The Goonies
The actor made headlines in 2004 after he was arrested on charges of spousal battery against his ex-wife, Diane Lane.
Josh was not found guilty, and the charges against him were dropped.
He was arrested two more times, and after his 2013 arrest, entered rehab for substance abuse.
‘It made me think of a lot of things. My mom dying when I was in my 20s. All the impact that had on me that I hadn’t moved past; I was always such a mama’s boy,’ Josh told The Guardian in 2014.
‘I knew that I had to change and mature. It was like I stepped back and saw the hamster wheel.’
Today, the actor is married to Kathryn Boyd Brolin, has four children, and has been sober for more than 10 years.
Who is Jess Brolin?
Jess was born to James and Agee in 1972 and served as a crew member in works like The Jennie Project and Black Scorpion Returns.
The 52-year-old’s last Hollywood credit was in 2002, and he eventually left the business.
He has since hit multiple rough patches and even lived out of a battered truck in 2011 after his inherited trust fund ran out.
Jess Brolin is estranged from his family. Recent photos of him raised questions about his well being
He was seen rummaging through a public trash bin in California in 2014.
Jess has been living in temporary housing for over a decade.
Who is Molly Brolin?
Molly Brolin is the youngest of the three Brolin children, and was a production assistant for Men in Black III and John Mulaney: New in Town
Molly is the youngest of the three Brolin children and the only one born to James and actress Jan Smithers.
Like Jess, the 37-year-old has received multiple film credits and served as a production assistant for Men in Black III and John Mulaney: New in Town.
She hasn’t worked in film since she served as an assistant producer for the 2018 film Royal Hearts.
Molly has maintained a quiet life outside the public eye and currently runs So-Hum Healing, which specializes in the Akashic Records and astrology readings.
She married Justin Bearclaw Johnson, and gave birth to a daughter shortly afterward.
How close are they with Barbra and their father?
Barbra and James have maintained close relationships with Josh and Molly, but Jess has refused their offer to help him
Barbra and James are very close with Josh and Molly, but estranged from Jess.
The Funny Girl starlet has spoken highly her oldest and youngest stepchildren, and attended Molly and Johnson’s wedding with James as her date.
She’s also praised Josh for his career.
One of the last photos of Jess with dad and stepmom was in 1998 during James’ Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.
Barbra’s representative confirmed in a 2014 statement that his family members offered to help Jess, but he refused.
‘We have offered help and support, and continue to do so. We love him very much and want only the best for him.’