Barbra Streisand & Her Son Share An Unbreakable Bond — He Has Inherited Her Musical Gift

Jun 15, 2022 by apost team

Barbra Streisand is an absolute legend in the entertainment industry. One of the few entertainers to have been awarded an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award (EGOT), Streisand can really do it all. 

After getting her start by performing in nightclubs and on Broadway in the 1960s, she soon transitioned to film and won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her iconic portrayal of Fanny Brice in "Funny Girl" in 1968. She continued to have success both musically and in Hollywood, even winning a second Oscar for her work composing music for the 1976 version of "A Star Is Born." Now at 79, Streisand is still a force to be reckoned with.

But one aspect of her life that isn't in the public eye as much as her career is her love life. She was married to actor Elliott Gould for much of the 1960s, and together the couple has a son, actor Jason Gould. Streisand and Jason even appeared as mother and son together in "The Prince of Tides."

The mother and son duo are known to be very close. Jason spent most of his childhood with Streisand and has shared his respect for the woman who raised him. Jason has come out to his family and the world as gay and his mother has shown nothing but love and praise for her son. The award-winning singer and actress has spoken out on how Jason is nothing short of her biggest life blessing. The famous mother and son pair is close to this day and can even be found on stage together from time to time. 

In an exclusive interview with The Advocate, Streisand explained that she will always be proud of her son. 

“I would never wish for my son to be anything but what he is. He is bright, kind, sensitive, caring and a very conscientious and good person. He is a very gifted actor and filmmaker. What more could a parent ask for in their child? I have been truly blessed,” she shared.

Having Gould in 1966, he grew up in the limelight alongside his very famous and iconic mother. It should be no surprise that he would also have a talent for singing. In an interview with Billboard in 2017, Gould shared that he had been musical since he was a kid. 

“I was a kid who came up with melodies. I would sit at the piano and work out chord progressions I liked, but I never had the confidence to complete a song,” he shared. 

Now that Gould is 55-years-old, he owns who he is. He has admitted that he is different from his mother.

“​​The pressure of being compared, or judged is something I recognize I have no control over. And ultimately, I have to be authentic, so no matter who my mother is, it doesn’t really matter in the end. We are all products of our parents, though,” he revealed. 

Gould released an album named “Dangerous Man,” in 2017 and “Dark Grey Skies,” in 2021. Aside from having an internally known mom, Gould has created a name for himself in the music industry. Streisand and Gould have joined one another on stage, creating special moments for fans all over the world. 

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Gould told USA Today after joining his mom on stage for a performance:

"I did not know if my knees would buckle. I did not know if I could do it," he says. "I didn't want to set this up. I learned I could do it. It's been weeks afterward, and I cannot believe I sang in front of thousands of people at the Hollywood Bowl. I don't know who that person is."

The singer admitted that after an experience such as that, nothing is impossible. "As I got more comfortable, I found I could respond to anything,” Gould shared. 

Streisand praises her son and is extremely proud of him. While appearing on Katie Couric’s show “Katie,” she shared, “And I tell you, when I heard the things he's recorded, the musicianship, the sound of his voice, it's like he has a little chamber music orchestra right in his vocal cords.” 

Gould and Streisand share an unbreakable mother and son bond. The two haven’t gone without their disagreements but at the end of the day support one another immensely. Gould has shared that his mother has a huge and loving heart. 

“But there's a lot of soul and heart. She's a sensitive person and a generous soul. There's a lot of love in there,” he said. 

You can keep up with Gould on his popular Instagram page. The star has nearly 50,000 followers and fans. Gould’s social media page is full of his fun humor, social justice efforts, and behind-the-scenes look at his life.

Are you a huge fan of this mother and son duo? We hope that they reunite on stage again soon! If you are a fan of this family— send this article to others who will love it too!