Josh Brolin Reflects on Childhood Trauma of Eating His Pet Pig

The actor shared a disturbing memory of his father, James Brolin, slaughtering and serving one of his childhood pet pigs for dinner.

Josh Brolin recounted a traumatic childhood experience on the 'In Depth' podcast, where his father, James Brolin, revealed their meal was one of Josh's pet pigs, Oink or Snort.
The actor expressed disbelief at his father's decision to share this information with any sense of celebration, calling the act psychologically impactful.
Josh described his father as a complex figure, likening him to a perpetual red light that creates emotional barriers in their relationship.
James Brolin, now 84, has acknowledged past shortcomings as a father, stating he has learned lessons from Josh's parenting but considers it too late to change his own legacy.
Josh Brolin's reflections are part of broader discussions about his upbringing, personal struggles, and his new memoir, 'From Under the Truck,' now available.