James Brolin, Josh's father, allegedly killed his pet pig and consumed it.

Before realizing they were his pet pigs, 'The Goonies' star thought they were the best ribs.

James Brolin, Josh's father, allegedly killed his pet pig and consumed it.
James Brolin, Josh's father, allegedly killed his pet pig and consumed it.

Josh Brolin is recalling a traumatic moment in his childhood.

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James Brolin, holds his son, Josh Brolin, alongside his wife, Jane Cameron Agee, circa 1972. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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Josh and James Brolin
Josh Brolin recalled the moment his father James Brolin served his pet pigs at the dinner table during his childhood. (Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images)

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Before the Marvel actor discovered he was consuming his pet pig, he asserted that they were "the best ribs" he'd "ever tasted."

Josh Brolin wears brown leather shirt on Kelly Clarkson's talk show
Before the Marvel actor knew he was eating his pet pig, he claimed they were "the best ribs" he'd "ever had." (Weiss Eubanks/Getty Images)

"My dad is an interesting person who is very friendly, but there's a catch. It's like you're about to get on the freeway, but the red light never turns."

During the time his father fed him his pet pig, Josh didn't disclose his age.

Barbra Streisand and James Brolin wearing matching black outfits and reading glasses
Josh’s father, James, married Barbra Streisand in 1998 after meeting during a blind date. (Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images)

Besides playing the role of Paul Atreides in "Dune," the actor has two other kids, Trevor and Eden, with actress Alice Adair.

In 1998, Josh’s father, James, married Barbra Streisand after meeting during a blind date. James had previously been married to Jane Cameron Agee and Jan Smithers. He has three children, including Josh, who played Thanos in Marvel movies, Jess with Agee, and Molly, from his relationship with Smithers.

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