The translation of the text is: «Barbra Streisand’s son Jason Gould: life out of the media spotlight»
16 march 2026 в 05:13
Barbra Streisand has made a significant mark in the music industry thanks to her outstanding talent. However, her career is not the only thing she can be proud of. She is also a caring mother to her only biological son, Jason Gould, whom she had with her ex-husband, Elliott Gould.
Despite having a very famous mother, Jason prefers to stay out of the spotlight. «I kind of like being out of the limelight», - he said in a 2017 interview with People. Nevertheless, he did experience the glare of the spotlight when he began his career in the entertainment industry at a young age.
Barbra and her ex-husband Elliott became parents to Jason on December 29, 1966, and they separated in 1971. The singer, known for her hit «Evergreen», - admitted that she was surprised when she learned of her pregnancy, as she thought she would not be able to have children.
«This news was a shock. For many years, I sincerely thought something was wrong with me because I had never gotten pregnant. Having a baby seemed like something for other women, but not for me», - she wrote in her autobiography «My Name is Barbra».
After being born into a famous family, Jason tried his hand at acting. His debut role was in the 1972 film «Up the Sandbox». He then took a break before appearing in an episode of the series «The Bronx Zoo» in 1988. He also starred in other films and series, including «Say Anything…» in 1989 and alongside his mother in «The Prince of Tides» in 1991.
«When I was a kid, I couldn’t go anywhere without photographers around», - Jason recalled in 2000, reflecting on his acting experience. «I don’t like cameras snapping in my face. It feels like an attack. That’s one of the reasons I tried to stay out of the spotlight [after 'The Prince of Tides']. I don’t like that kind of attention; I really don’t. I grew up in it».
In 2012, Jason joined his mother on her tour and performed the song «How Deep in the Ocean». The opportunity to perform in front of thousands of her fans was shocking for him. «Honestly, I didn’t know if I could do it», - he told PEOPLE. «I had never performed in front of anyone, so going from zero to 18,000 people was a real challenge».
Barbra also praised her son’s singing abilities in an interview with PEOPLE in 2014. «When he was 15, I heard him behind the door and noted that his humming was such a beautiful sound», - she said. «He replied, 'Mom, just go away!' Imagine, he has such a beautiful voice, but he didn’t use it because he was afraid of being compared [to me]. But then he said, 'My need to express myself was greater than my fear.' That’s courage».
Jason released a self-titled EP in 2012 and an album called «Dangerous Man» in 2017. He has also participated in several musical collaborations, including with Barbra. His latest song, «Laws of Desire», - was released on January 26, 2024. An official music video was also released, which can be seen above
Despite having a very famous mother, Jason prefers to stay out of the spotlight. «I kind of like being out of the limelight», - he said in a 2017 interview with People. Nevertheless, he did experience the glare of the spotlight when he began his career in the entertainment industry at a young age.
Barbra and her ex-husband Elliott became parents to Jason on December 29, 1966, and they separated in 1971. The singer, known for her hit «Evergreen», - admitted that she was surprised when she learned of her pregnancy, as she thought she would not be able to have children.
«This news was a shock. For many years, I sincerely thought something was wrong with me because I had never gotten pregnant. Having a baby seemed like something for other women, but not for me», - she wrote in her autobiography «My Name is Barbra».
After being born into a famous family, Jason tried his hand at acting. His debut role was in the 1972 film «Up the Sandbox». He then took a break before appearing in an episode of the series «The Bronx Zoo» in 1988. He also starred in other films and series, including «Say Anything…» in 1989 and alongside his mother in «The Prince of Tides» in 1991.
«When I was a kid, I couldn’t go anywhere without photographers around», - Jason recalled in 2000, reflecting on his acting experience. «I don’t like cameras snapping in my face. It feels like an attack. That’s one of the reasons I tried to stay out of the spotlight [after 'The Prince of Tides']. I don’t like that kind of attention; I really don’t. I grew up in it».
In 2012, Jason joined his mother on her tour and performed the song «How Deep in the Ocean». The opportunity to perform in front of thousands of her fans was shocking for him. «Honestly, I didn’t know if I could do it», - he told PEOPLE. «I had never performed in front of anyone, so going from zero to 18,000 people was a real challenge».
Barbra also praised her son’s singing abilities in an interview with PEOPLE in 2014. «When he was 15, I heard him behind the door and noted that his humming was such a beautiful sound», - she said. «He replied, 'Mom, just go away!' Imagine, he has such a beautiful voice, but he didn’t use it because he was afraid of being compared [to me]. But then he said, 'My need to express myself was greater than my fear.' That’s courage».
Jason released a self-titled EP in 2012 and an album called «Dangerous Man» in 2017. He has also participated in several musical collaborations, including with Barbra. His latest song, «Laws of Desire», - was released on January 26, 2024. An official music video was also released, which can be seen above
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