In a heartfelt conversation, Elliott Gould spills the beans on his widely publicized marriage to the legendary Barbra Streisand. Fans once thought the pair would be together forever, but as the years rolled by, the Long Goodbye star revealed they gradually drifted apart during their eight-year relationship in the 1960s. Let’s dive into what really happened and how they’ve kept their relationship intact over the years.
A Candid Reflection: Why Did They Grow Apart?
“Barbra asked me at one point, because she’s still writing her [memoir], she said, ‘Why did we grow apart?’” Elliott, now 82, reminisced during an interview with CBS Sunday Morning on October 18. He went on to explain, “And I said my question would be, ‘How could we have grown apart?’ The truth is, we didn’t grow together, and the reason for that was because she became more important than us.”
What Elliott is saying here is that Barbra’s career skyrocketed, and as much as they both loved each other, her success overshadowed their personal lives. It’s a tough pill to swallow for any couple, but especially when you're in the spotlight. Elliott acknowledges that Barbra's rise to fame changed the dynamics of their relationship, and while it may have been painful at the time, he looks back on it with understanding and grace.
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From Broadway to Marriage: The Early Days
The Funny Girl star, now 78, and Elliott first crossed paths when Barbra was just 19 years old, working on Broadway. Fast forward two years, and they tied the knot in 1963. Their union blossomed into a family in 1966 when they welcomed their only son, Jason Gould. Reflecting on the past, the M*A*S*H alum holds no regrets about their time together. “I also said to her, ‘We did great,’” Elliott fondly recalled during his TV appearance. “We made it very fast and nobody has what we have. There’s you and me and our kid.’ We had a great life.”
Elliott’s words resonate with a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the love they once shared. Even though their paths diverged, he cherishes the memories and the family they created together.
Life After Divorce: Moving Forward
Following their split in 1971, Barbra immersed herself in her iconic Hollywood career for nearly two decades before finding love again with James Brolin in 1998. As for Elliott, he remarried Jennifer Bogart in 1973, but their union was short-lived, ending in 1975. They shared two children, Samuel and Molly, and rekindled their romance in 1978, only to part ways again in 1979.
Despite their separate journeys, Elliott and Barbra maintained a respectful and amicable relationship. Elliott, ever the gentleman, remains steadfast in his support for Barbra. He’s made it clear that no matter what, he’ll always have her back.
