Actor
Josh Brolin was already looking pretty buff when
The National ENQUIRER spotted him riding his bike through the streets of Venice, Calif., on his way to Gold’s Gym. Apparently the movie tough-guy thinks he needs some more muscle to appear more intimidating on the big screen. Yes, Josh is truly living the Hollywood dream.
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Josh’s far less successful little brother, Jess, however paints a vastly different picture. He seems to be a twisted reflection of big bro — as Josh thrives, Jess appears to be in a battle just to survive.
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Josh certainly doesn’t need superhero-class muscles to reprise his role as the bad guy in the next chapter of the “Avengers” movies — because Thanos, his onscreen character, is all CGI!
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Instead of cut and buff, Jess is extremely obese, which puts him at risk for a number of grave health problems — not the least of which is heart disease and diabetes.
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No computer animation here, folks: Josh really is drinking and driving… er, okay, cycling. He’s multitalented and multidimensional.
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Jess — the stepson of superstar Barbra Streisand, is homeless but got to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast on Nov. 26 thanks to the generosity of volunteers who brought free hot turkey meals to a park in Ojai, Calif.
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Josh turned 48 just a few days ago, on Feb. 12! We bet this drink he’s sucking on now — which no doubt is healthy and promotes muscle growth — was his sole indulgence. Not looking too bad for a guy at his advanced age, eh?
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The son of Barbra’s husband
James Brolin was tracked down by The ENQUIRER in 2014, which spotted him "dumpster diving” and reported that Jess sleeps "wherever he can find shelter.” A source told the Enquirer: "Jess will sometimes sleeping fields, behind stores, wherever he can bed down. It's very cold here in the valley at night and it's extremely hot during the day." At least he had a hot meal on Turkey day.
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Josh has appeared as badass guys in lots of other movies, such as “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For” and “Gangster Squad” — in which he played a two-fisted veteran cop alongside
Ryan Gosling.
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A Brolin family spokesman told us at the time: "We have offered help and support and we continue to do so. We love him very much and want only the best for him."
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Now that we’ve studied these photos a little, we have to admit that Josh makes riding a bike look like a macho way to get around. (Does he know
Arnold Schwarzenegger also
rides his bike to Gold’s Gym over in Venice, Calif.?)
Jess is said to have inherited a six-figure trust fund after he death of his mother, wildlife activist Jane Cameron Agee, but The ENQUIRER pointed out he was sleeping in a dump behind a restaurant and receiving help from a local community assistance program.
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Okay, Josh may be checking his phone or doing something else — but it sure looks like he’s just showing off! “S’cuse me while I flex….”
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These 2014 photos were taken 80 miles from James and Barbra’s Malibu mansion. Jess is clearly rooting around in a trash bin! The unfortunate fellow did find a prize, however: an empty Gatorade bottle.
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If Josh is as smart as he is strong, he might want to make this his new headshot. Submitting this image to casting agents should get him a few more jobs…
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A source reportedly tried to counter the ENQUIRER’s image by claiming to another outlet that Jess had just tossed the bottle away but realized he had made a mistake and retrieved it to dump in a recycling bin!
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