Josh Brolin says people would comment on being James Brolin’s son, but ‘not in a good way’

Josh Brolin knows he has famous parents – but he says that hasn’t been the advantage you might think.

In a new article with the UK’s Sunday Timesthe Goonies actor talked about his childhood, his sobriety and his new memoir titled From under the truck.

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

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

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Despite his famous dad Josh, 56, telling The Sunday times that he is not a nepo baby.

“When I started, I thought, ‘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 who don’t want you to get the job.’

Josh also talked about how he played a role The Goonies in 1984.

“It was the best – I will 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 imposter 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 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 a decade and talked about the ways it has changed his life for the better.

“I like being sober. I have more fun,” he said, reflecting on the positive ways it has changed his lifestyle. “There’s nothing I experience that I’m absolutely certain wouldn’t be worse if I drank.”

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

He recalled an example in which Streisand gave her opinion 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 a drunk?”

Josh said he appreciated her response.

“At the end of the day, there’s nothing I appreciate more in someone than the ability to just say it, regardless of the response.”