Josh Brolin Knows he has famous parents – but says it hasn’t helped as much as one might think.
In a new article with Britain The Sunday Timesthe The sack The actor spoke about his childhood, his seriousness and his new memoir. From under the truck.
Brolin is the son of the famous actor. James BrolinAs the TV shows were known for. 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 in with his father in Los Angeles. Before that, he grew up on a farm in Paso Robles, California, and then moved to Santa Barbara.
Despite his famous father, 56-year-old Josh explains. The Sunday Times That he is not a Nepo child.
“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, like, ‘Oh no, there’s There are people who want you not to get a job.’
Josh also recounted his time participating. The sack In 1984
“It was the biggest – I would never have had an experience like this. It was an accident. It should never have happened.”
The actor said that while shooting the film, he felt imposter syndrome around more experienced actors, e.g. Corey Feldman And K Hua Kwan.
“[I was] 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 out of nerves.
Josh has been sober for more than 10 years, and he talks about the ways it has changed his life for the better.
“I like being sober. I have more fun,” she said, reflecting on the positive ways she’s changed her lifestyle. “There’s nothing I’m going through that I believe. That if I’m drinking it won’t be any worse.”
He said that while he struggled with alcohol use, his famous stepmother wasn’t one to beat around the bush.
He recalled an instance when Streisand spoke her mind on 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 an alcoholic?”
Josh said he appreciated her response.
“Regardless of the reaction, there’s nothing I admire more in anyone than just the ability to say it.”