Josh Brolin's Bell's Palsy and Move to Montecito

Actor Josh Brolin revealed that he contracted Bell's Palsy during a stressful move back to Montecito, California, a situation he believes triggered the condition twice in his life. On Rob Lowe's podcast, Brolin, 56, shared that the stress of moving to an area with significant personal history led to the facial paralysis, which he had previously experienced 17 years ago under similar circumstances. Bell's Palsy, a condition characterized by temporary facial muscle weakness, is typically associated with stress and nerve damage. Despite the challenges, Brolin has found a positive perspective, noting that good memories from his childhood are resurfacing, reshaping his connection to Montecito. He also touched on his complex upbringing in the area, elaborated in his memoir 'From Under the Truck'. Brolin currently resides in California with his wife Kathryn Boyd and their children.