Molly Elizabeth Brolin is the daughter of actor James Brolin and actress Jan Smithers. She is also the half-sister of actor Josh Brolin and the stepdaughter of singer and filmmaker Barbra Streisand.
Many websites give mixed-up details about her. This article shares the facts that are widely reported, and it points out common mistakes.
Quick Facts About Molly Elizabeth Brolin
| Full name | Molly Elizabeth Brolin |
| Born | 1987 |
| Parents | James Brolin and Jan Smithers |
| Half-brothers | Josh Brolin and Jess Brolin |
| Stepmother | Barbra Streisand |
| Stepbrother | Jason Gould |
| Occupation | Not confirmed by reliable sources |
Who Is Molly Elizabeth Brolin?
Molly Elizabeth Brolin was born in 1987. She is the daughter of James Brolin and his second wife, Jan Smithers.
She is an adult who lives mostly out of the public eye. Most reliable articles mention her only when they describe her father’s family.
Her Parents
James Brolin
James Brolin is an American actor, director and producer. He became widely known for the TV series Marcus Welby, M.D. and later starred in the series Hotel. His film work includes Westworld, The Amityville Horror and Traffic.
He married Barbra Streisand on July 1, 1998.
Jan Smithers
Jan Smithers is an actress who is best known for playing Bailey Quarters in the TV comedy WKRP in Cincinnati. She later stepped away from acting.
She and James Brolin married in 1986. Reports say they met in the mid-1980s, and the marriage ended in divorce in the 1990s.
Molly Elizabeth Brolin’s Family Tree
The Brolin family is a blended family, which is why details get confused. Here is a simple overview:
| Relative | Connection |
| James Brolin | Father |
| Jan Smithers | Mother |
| Josh Brolin | Half-brother (son of James and his first wife, Jane Cameron Agee) |
| Jess Brolin | Half-brother (son of James and Jane Cameron Agee) |
| Barbra Streisand | Stepmother (married James in 1998) |
| Jason Gould | Stepbrother (Streisand’s son) |
Josh Brolin’s own children are her nieces and nephews.
Common Mistakes About Molly Elizabeth Brolin
Several low-quality websites contain wrong information. For example, some pages say she is the daughter of Josh Brolin, with a birth date in 2018. That is incorrect. Those pages mix her up with a different, much younger person.
Other pages give her a long career list, a height or a net worth, but do not name any source. We have left those out, because we could not confirm them from reliable sources.
Our tips for spotting weak celebrity biographies are in the article on Anton James Pacino.
What Does Molly Elizabeth Brolin Do?
Her occupation is not confirmed by reliable sources. Some websites say she works in production or the arts, but these claims are not backed by clear sources, so we do not state them as facts.
If she shares her work publicly, we will update this page.
Learn More About the Brolin Family
For more on the family of Josh Brolin, you can read this overview of Josh Brolin’s parents, which also mentions Molly as his younger half-sister.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Molly Elizabeth Brolin’s parents?
Her parents are actor James Brolin and actress Jan Smithers.
Is Molly Elizabeth Brolin related to Josh Brolin?
Yes. Josh Brolin is her half-brother. They share a father, James Brolin.
Is Barbra Streisand Molly Elizabeth Brolin’s mother?
No. Barbra Streisand is her stepmother. James Brolin married Streisand in 1998.
Is Molly Elizabeth Brolin Josh Brolin’s daughter?
No. Some websites wrongly say this. She is his half-sister.
How old is Molly Elizabeth Brolin?
She was born in 1987, so you can work out her age from that year.
Conclusion
Molly Elizabeth Brolin is the daughter of James Brolin and Jan Smithers, the half-sister of Josh and Jess Brolin, and the stepdaughter of Barbra Streisand.
Many online pages mix her up with other family members. Stick to confirmed facts, and be careful with pages that list details without sources.