• The "Everest" actor expressed his love for his dad, James Brolin, by posting a rare photo from his childhood on Father's Day.
• When Josh Brolin was born, his father was clueless about looking after him and had to go through "trial and error." Years later, James filed for divorce from Josh's mother, who died a few years later.
• Josh's perspective on life changed after losing his mother, making him focus on his career. Meanwhile, James tied the knot with his second wife, who turned out to be a great stepmother to his children.

Famous for playing Thanos in the "Avengers" franchise, Josh Brolin was born in 1969 to James Brolin and Jane Cameron. His parents parted ways while he was growing up.

At first, Josh had no interest in becoming an actor, but trying acting in high school made him change his mind. He wanted to become an actor and soon landed his first movie role.

Josh shares a close bond with his father and honored him on Father's Day by uploading a rare throwback photo. In the photo, the "Westworld" actor smiled at the camera while holding Josh, a baby then.

"Happy Father's Day to my Pop," Josh captioned his photo. While expressing his love, the "Sicario" star stated that his father gave him tight hugs when he was a kid. More than 32,000 netizens liked his Instagram post, and the numbers keep increasing.

How Did James Go Through 'Trial & Error' to Be the Best Dad for Josh?

It took James only 12 days to tie the knot with Jane after meeting her for the first time in October 1966. Although the "Capricorn One" actor had seen her several times because they worked in the same studio, he had never spoken to her.

James Brolin and Jane Cameron on February 19, 1976 in Santa Monica, California | Source: Getty Images

The couple met for the first time when James' friend picked him up at the airport, and they headed towards Jane's house. His friend had asked her if she would mind having an extra guest, but she said she wouldn't. Their first unplanned meeting took place at Jane's house.

Soon after tying the knot, the couple was all set to welcome their baby, Josh. They wanted to hire a nurse to help them look after their newborn, but things didn't go as planned.

Jane Cameron, Josh Brolin and James Brolin | Source: Getty Images

It turned out that the nurse had to attend a funeral the day Jane and her baby were discharged from the hospital. As a result, the couple couldn't bring the nurse home with them. They had to care for little Josh on their own.

Having no experience in looking after babies, James found it difficult to care for Josh. "It was trial and error there for a while, but we got along fine," the actor said.

James Brolin with Josh Brolin on October 1, 1969 | Source: Getty Images

Besides helping his wife look after the baby, James enjoyed cooking mouth-watering dishes. She admitted liking Italian food after tasting the dishes he cooked. While Jane described him as a calm man, James said:

"I'm the fireplace-and-slippers hearth-and-home type."

The couple cared for Josh and soon welcomed another child, Jess Brolin. Josh grew up in Paso Robles, California, but their financial situation was not too good.

James Brolin and Josh Brolin on April 7, 1973 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images

When Josh was 17, his parents parted ways in February 1984. James revealed that he divorced his wife because of "irreconcilable differences" but filed for joint custody of their children.

How Did Barbra Streisand Become a Devoted Stepmom for Josh after His Mom Tragically Died?

Unfortunately, Jane's life was cut short in 1995 in a car accident. Her death affected Josh and made him reevaluate his life. Losing his mother made him realize life was too short, and he needed to do many things.

James Brolin and Josh Brolin on March 1, 1993 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

"When my mother died, it brought it all home, magnified everything," the "Inherent Vice" actor recalled. It was at that time that he became serious about his acting career.

The following year, James met his now-wife, Barbra Streisand, and tied the knot with her two years later. Marrying James meant the "Funny Girl" actress had to welcome his adult kids into her life, and she did it happily.

Streisand was nothing like the evil stepmothers portrayed in movies. She shares a close bond with her stepson, Josh, and is even friends with his wife and children.

James Brolin, Barbra Streisand and Actor Josh Brolin on June 17, 2010 in Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images

Streisand quickly became a part of the Brolin family after tying the knot with James. Years later, she shares photos with her husband, Josh, and his family. Meanwhile, Josh also speaks well about his stepmother during interviews.

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