You’re probably familiar with the actor James Brolin, and you’re more likely familiar with his son, Josh Brolin. However, not many know enough about Jane Cameron Agee, the late influential member of this talented Hollywood family.
I’ve written this post to introduce you to Josh Brolin’s mother, the actress Jane Cameron Agee. In this post, I’ll provide you with highlights from her life and how she influenced her family.
Who Is Jane Cameron Agee?
Jane Cameron Agee was the ex-wife of the famous actor, director, and producer James Brolin. She was born in October 1939 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Like her husband, she chose acting as a career, but she also worked for a while as a wildlife activist. The former couple shared two children, one of them is the well-recognized actor Josh Brolin. Yes, you’re right, Thanos!
How Did Brolin and Agee Meet?
Agee with James Brolin
Like many of the celeb couples, Jane and James met on set. Josh Brolin, their son, stated on an episode of The Late Show with David Letterman in 2008 that his parents met for the first time in the TV series Batman. He said that his mother, Jane, was the assistant director of the series.
Only a brief period after their first date, Agee and Borlin tied the knot in 1966. They had two children, Jess and Josh.
Sadly, after 18 years of marriage, the couple divorced. They didn’t disclose the reason for their separation, unfortunately.
Jane Cameron Agee’s Car Accident
Agee with young Josh Brolin
Agee lived a happy life but had a tragic end. She died in a car accident at the age of 56 on February 13, 1995.
This accident took place near Chino, California. The full details of the accident are unknown. Still, there were some sayings about it.
It’s said that Jane was in a car with one of her friends when she crashed into a tree. Others say her car crashed into another vehicle.
As a result, she suffered from severe head injuries and was rushed to hospital. After hours of continuous medical effort to treat her, she unfortunately didn’t survive.
Surprisingly, this occurrence was only one day after the 27th birthday of her older son, Josh.
Jane Cameron Agee’s Children
The late actress had two children with her ex-husband, James Brolin, Josh and Jess.
Josh Brolin was born in 1968. He’s participated in highly successful movies, including Avengers Infinity War, Avengers: End Game, Deadpool 2, and No Country for Old Men.
His brother, Jess Brolin, on the other hand, took a different path in the entertainment industry. He chose to focus on music and worked as a sound engineer. That said, Jess wasn’t as successful in his career as his older brother.
Josh Brolin After His Mother’s Death
Josh Brolin’s family
Agee’s older son, Josh, is a global movie star; you probably know him well! He portrayed the supervillain of Marvel Comics, Thanos, One of the main characters in the Avengers movie series.
As I mentioned earlier, Josh’s mother died when he was 27. This accident was a tragedy for him. He said in a report on RadarOnline that he spent 2 years lost after his mother’s death.
“Despite my sorrow, I was liberated after my mother’s death,” he added, referring to the changes in his life.
In another interview with the Guardian, the famous actor said that he changed his lifestyle dramatically after his mother passed away. He stated that he stopped partying a lot.
Jess Brolin After His Mother’s Death
Similar to his brother, Jess Brolin had a hard time adapting to his mother’s loss. Even worse, there was still another misfortune in store for him.
Jess ran through his funds in 2011 and was evicted from his modest apartment. He then moved to live in a truck, and sadly, he ended up homeless, living on the streets of California.
Brolin was captured eating out of the garbage in Ojai in 2014, according to some reports. As you can expect, the media circulated this image, which became so popular then.
Commenting on that image, Jess’s father, James Brolin, stated that the picture of his son was misinterpreted to attract massive media views.
He denied what the media reported, stating that his son was collecting items from the bin for charitable purposes.
After the spread of the photo of Jess, he disappeared entirely from the limelight.
In 2021, James Brolin mentioned that his son Jess runs a charity organization and lives in a mountain town. He added, ”I’m pretty sure he’s the happiest of us all.”
Jane Cameron Agee’s Husband: James Brolin
Agee’s husband was the famous American producer, director, and actor James Brolin. He’s married three times, with Jane Cameron being his first wife.
He married Jan Smithers and then Barbra Streisand after his divorce from Agee. He’s still married to his third wife, Barbra Streisand, and they’re apparently living a happy life.
Besides the two children he shared with Jane Agee, the famous actor had two children from his other marriages.
What about his career? Brolin has a long and renowned career in the entertainment industry. He’s taken part in over 140 movies and TV shows as an actor.
He’s also produced and directed seven works. Some of his most popular works are Traffic, The Amityville Horror, and Westworld.
During his wild career, Brolin has won an Emmy and two Golden Globes. In addition, he obtained a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood in 1998.
Wrapping Up
By now, you know all you need about Jane Cameron Agee and her life and career. Like her ex-husband, she had a career in acting.
She’s also the mother of the renowned actor Josh Brolin and his brother Jess. Sadly, her life ended tragically in a car accident.
