WHEN JASON GOULD CAME OUT, BARBRA STREISAND DIDN’T RESPOND AS A HOLLYWOOD ICON — SHE RESPONDED AS A MOTHER……. Jason, the son of Barbra Streisand and Elliott Gould, grew up under intense public attention. But when he came out, Barbra made it clear that love came before image, reputation, or outside judgment……. Over the years, she has spoken warmly about Jason and supported him with the kind of acceptance every child hopes to feel from a parent. Elliott Gould has also expressed deep pride in his son, calling him one of the finest people he knows…… Though Barbra and Elliott divorced long ago, they remained united in something more important: making sure Jason knew he was loved……. For Barbra, that may be one of the most meaningful parts of her legacy — not the awards or applause, but simply standing beside her son as his mother.
Introduction Barbra Streisand has spent most of her life being judged in public. Her voice, her films, her politics, her appearance, her choices, and nearly every chapter of her career…