Josh Brolin’s childhood – actor tells all in autobiography.

When we think about celebrities, it’s easy to assume they have everything handed to them. We often admire their successful careers, their huge bank accounts, and their high status in society. However, behind all the glitz and glamour, there can be a lot of sadness and struggles.

This is the story of an actor who seems to have it all, but his new autobiography shows just how tough things have been for him.

Keep reading to find out more about his experiences.

Josh Brolin has just released his memoir, sharing some surprising details that many people didn’t know before. This book comes straight from his heart and gives fans a glimpse into his life and his background.

In his memoir, he talks about a frightening parenting trick his mother used. During an interview about his book, titled “From Under the Truck,” he shared a story about a night filled with heavy drinking that ended with his mother’s boyfriend passing out under a car.

Childhood Memories

His mom, Jane, was really into wildlife conservation. When Josh Brolin and his brother Jess were kids, she had a wild game she liked to play with them. She would tell animals like cougars, coyotes, and bobcats to go “Sic ’em,” and then those animals would chase after the boys!

Brolin mentioned, “You knew if you didn’t get on the other side of that shut door within a couple of seconds, you’d be cleaning up fresh bloody marks somewhere on your body for the rest of the day.”

Even though these stories sound super scary, Brolin admits that he’s “loath to say” they were horrifying. In an interview, he said that while his mom could be tough to deal with, he always wanted her around.

Sadly, Brolin’s mom died in a car accident when she was just 55 in 1995. During his struggles with addiction, he used to think that 55 was a pretty good age to die, believing that by then, a person would have lived a full life.

Josh Brolin Now

Brolin is now 56 years old, which is one year older than his mom was when she passed away. He understands now that he was wrong about life expectancy and that 55 isn’t really that old. After struggling for a long time, he finally overcame his addiction. His dad is actor James Brolin, who is married to the famous Barbra Streisand. Brolin has shared how Streisand has acted like a stepmom to him.

He often mentions Barbra Streisand and her way of showing ‘tough love.’ In one interview, he recalled a moment when he went to their house and said, “I’ll have a glass of wine.” She looked at him and tilted her head, so he repeated, “I’ll have a glass of red wine, please.”

He continued, “She took a deep breath and then hit me with the question: ‘Aren’t you an alcoholic?’ That was really bold of her… She always had a way of speaking her mind without holding back when we talked.”

He remembered the conversation: “I said, ‘I’m an alcoholic, but I enjoy red wine.’ She replied, ‘You really shouldn’t drink.’”

He looks back on those moments of tough love with a sense of appreciation. Now at 56, he shares that he enjoys the benefits of getting older and being sober.

“I like aging. It’s like a perfect reason to say, ‘Alright, just relax, you don’t have to be in a rush all the time,’” the actor mentioned.

Addiction Struggle

In his memoir, he shares the story of how his addiction started. He remembers trying marijuana when he was only 9 and taking acid at the age of 13. One of the most powerful moments he describes is when he visited his grandmother as she was dying, and he smelled strongly of alcohol. This experience was a turning point for him.

When he arrived at his 99-year-old grandmother’s bedside, he was still feeling the effects of a hangover from the night before. That moment made him understand that he wanted to live many more years and change his life.

Brolin said, “I realized that would be the last time I ever drank.” This happened back in 2013, and now it’s been over ten years since he chose to live a sober life.

“I really enjoy being sober. I have way more fun,” he explained. “I’m sure that whatever I face would be way harder if I were drinking.”

It’s great to see Josh Brolin in such a good place in his life now. Let’s share this with other fans so they can appreciate how long he’s been on this journey!