Alice Adair Is Josh Brolin's Ex-wife Who Exchanged Her Acting Career for a Quiet Life Out of the Spotlight

Actress Alice Adair was the first wife of Hollywood movie star Josh Brolin. Together they had two children between the late 1980s and 1990s. Alice Adair has now settled for a life away from the public with a new humanity-focused gig.

Alice Adair was born in Colorado Springs on June 26, 1966. Alice forged a path into the American film industry at an early age. At the age of 22, Alice married Josh, and in the same year, they had their first child, Trevor Brolin.

The couple had their second child in 1994, Eden Brolin. Although they divorced soon after Eden's birth, Alice continued to live with Josh on his ranch. They made this decision for the greater good of their family.

Alice Was an Actress

Alice was born in a land of exquisite landscapes, Colorado. Josh Brolin's ex-wife had risen to stardom in Hollywood after appearing on several films and TV shows on the back of her debut in "Miami Vice." Alice played Diane McBride in the popular NBC series, "Quantum Leap."

Today both her son and daughter have found a place in the American film industry. Her son Trevor is a director and actor, while her daughter Eden is an actress and lead singer of the Indie Pop band Atta Boy.

After 1992, Alice took a lengthy break from acting, without any significant roles, for over a decade. Her last appearance in the '90s was in the 1992 film, "Szuler." The actress, in 2015, starred in the short film "Rideshare." Today, Alice leads a normal life outside the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.

Alice contributed to 18 different projects as an actress, including "Desperado," "Avalanche at Devil's Ridge," "Private Eye," and "The Young Riders." She even scored a cameo in the music video of "Holyanna," a song by Toto. Today she works at Beverly Hills End of Life Doula service (BHELD).

BHELD is a company that offers comforting services to aid people approaching the end of their lives. It serves the family members by preparing them for death and providing healing afterward. Alice, now known as Deborah Adair, described her spiritual journey as a BHELD life coach:

"My passion for guiding clients to find joyful expansion during times of difficulty and stress has given me years of deeply rewarding experiences."

Alice Managed to Keep a Warm Relationship with Her Ex-husband

Alice Adair met her ex-husband Josh on the set of "Private Eye." The "Szuler" star who played the character Jessie on the show hit it off with Josh, who at the time was a younger actor playing a side role. They married a year after appearing together on the "Blue Hotel" episodes of "Private Eye."

The BHELD life coach married Peter Swanke in the first years of the 2000s.

The pair married in the presence of their friends and family—Josh, aged 20, and Alice, aged 22. Their marriage ended in 1994, but the pair remained boarding partners to raise their children in a conducive and healthy way.

After divorcing in 1994, Josh moved on to a new romance, finding love in his second marriage with Diane Lane. Josh and Alice remained in a healthy relationship, despite their divorce in the 90s.

She often sends good wishes to Josh on his birthday and praises his steadfast qualities on Father's Day. On one such celebration of the special days for dads, she said:

"He has always been and still is, a pillar of strength and a beacon of hope to his whole family. He started that way, and through all of life's twists and turns, is still at it."

Josh's marriage to Diane ended in 2013, and the Marvel star married Kathryn Boyd three years later. He is still married to Kathryn, with whom he has two children. It is still unknown whether Alice is in a relationship, although she did remarry in the early 2000s and went through her second divorce in 2011.

Alice Raised Talented Children with Josh

Alice and Josh set a foundation of familiarity for their children in the film industry. Their son, Trevor, born in the year of their marriage, is an established director, actor, and producer, with his name on a range of films, including "X," which his sister Eden, featured in.

Their daughter Eden has also followed in their footsteps. She is famous for her role as Mia in the Western TV series, "Yellowstone." Outside of acting, she is also the lead vocalist of her band Atta Boy. The band members have been working towards establishing themselves internationally since its launch in 2012.

Although their family had a rocky start in the nineties, the relationships between the parents and their children remained intact. Alice always supports her children in their endeavors, and although rarely featured on their social media, Eden once posted Alice's picture on Instagram, commending her for joining a startup.

Alice is very supportive when it comes to her children, especially her first daughter, Eden. The "Quantum Leap" actress once shared a post to Instagram where she congratulated her daughter for the commitment she shows in pursuing her dreams.

Alice also moved on after her marriage to Josh. The BHELD life coach married Peter Swanke in the first years of the 2000s. Together they had a son named Peter Swank Jr. on April 24, 2005.

After several years together, Alice and Peter divorced in 2011. The image above is of her 17-year-old son, Peter. Alice has an undying love for all three of her kids.