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Barbra Streisand says that some affairs of the heart can last an entire lifetime. Now that the revered singer-actress chooses Instagram to mark such an occasion with her husband, James Brolin, the post is absolutely dripping with glam and nostalgia. This was posted for an anniversary of their wedding and something equally special, the day they first met; almost 30 years ago now, in fact, by way of a blind date.
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What better vintage love Hollywood could offer? In the picture, Streisand glows as she leans against Brolin, handsome in his choice of black and white, while she wears a glittery outfit outshining a fabulous necklace. The flimsy atmosphere is ominous of some ra-ra gala, yet, girl, look at them crushin’ on each other after all these years. The caption went: “We met on a blind date 29 years ago tonight; and we married 27 years ago today. I love you honey. B xo. ❤️.”
In no time at all, the comment section turned into the virtual Love Baroness. Fans poured in with anniver-say-hey-wishes, heart emojis, and aye, maybe even a couple of whispered accounts of their everlasting romances. “Aw so romantic such a handsome couple wishing you happiness and good health,” one said. Another said, “Beautiful happy couple – unexpected love.” Which proves that Streisand’s private life has touched many hearts for many years after entering the sphere.
Now, some comments were oddly specific about their praise: “Did you ever see him on Hotel in the 80s? Wowza!” referring to Brolin’s days as an early career heartthrob. Another added, “I am reading now your book, and I love it,” proving that Streisand’s multi-generational appeal embraces her music, films, and now her memoirs, including details from her recent work, such as this album.
The worldwide entourage brought their congratulations from Canada to Australia. “Happy anniversary from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️” would be the kind of comment that outright declares love (and Streisand fandom) knows no borders.
The exchange that followed was beautiful, as it came from a couple celebrating their own wedding anniversary: “Today, my husband and I are celebrating our wedding anniversary, also!!! We are married 35 years!!” This helps focus attention on how moments like this propel fans to look back at their own stories. Shortly after, celebrity anniversaries cease to become one-sided events and become paired celebrations of long-term love.
Their story, which comes as much from Hollywood legend, started on the fateful day they had a blind date in 1996 when two friends set them up. Just downhill two years later, wedding bells rang. One of those few extremely long marriages in an industry where relationships are so often brutally smashed to pieces under the spotlight. Both had already made it huge individually-Streisand being an iconic EGOT winner, Brolin an established actor-before their lives merged.
The chief aspect that renders the celebration of this anniversary is recent openness from her about her own life. With the memoir, as well as candid interviews, Streisand has pulled back the curtain on her marriage in ways she very rarely afforded herself in the distant past. Consequently, this Instagram post continues a new story wherein eyes are opened to a relationship in which life and fame have somehow come together and prevailed.
Comments began floating about, and one thing soon became clear: the masses weren’t celebrating Streisand’s career anymore. They want to see her happy; they want to see her love story; they want to see what is that simple yet power-filled image of two human beings still choosing each other year after year. These are memories that need to be made next to quick celebrity divorces and fleeting romances – for both the star and her followers who lay in the system.
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This post reminds the world that, between glittering awards and legendary status, Streisand’s biggest accolade might very well be one-half of a couple that figured out how to keep love alive. And judging by all the comments, that will be a story that never grows old.