Fans of The Brady Bunch grew up watching Barry Williams and Maureen McCormick as the beloved siblings Greg and Marcia Brady. However, only individuals few knew about the complicated real-life romance between the two stars then. Their off-screen relationship, which Williams described as “on-again, off-again,” shocked many when it was revealed.
Barry Williams recently opened up about his relationship with McCormick on the Real Brady Bros podcast, revealing their close bond during the filming of the show. He shared that their connection went beyond the screen and was not just sibling-like, but romantic.
Barry Williams talks about his relationship with Maureen McCormick was “on-again, off-again”
Their relationship came to light during a conversation with co-star Christopher Knight, who teased the two about their chemistry. He mentioned that they looked a bit close, a little less than brother and sister, but more like. Williams responded with, “You mean dreamy-eyed?” The relationship between Barry Williams and Maureen McCormick was never fully publicized during the airing of The Brady Bunch. However, Williams said their relationship lasted throughout the years, but it was disrupted by breaks in filming.
Williams and McCormick’s relationship was intense, yet they tried to keep their personal feelings professional when on set. Williams shared that when McCormick had to film romantic scenes with other actors, he would try to stay out of her way and focus on the work. Yet, Williams admitted that he always made it a point to be present on set when McCormick had to film with another romantic partner.
Barry Williams and Maureen McCormick had their first kiss in Hawaii
The chemistry between Williams and McCormick wasn’t just confined to flirtation on set. According to Williams, their first kiss happened in Hawaii while they were filming episodes for The Brady Bunch. In a 2013 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Williams revealed that the kiss took place during a quiet moment on the beach under the full moon. “We snuck away… I knew where that was headed,” he recalled, adding that it was a moment he had planned himself.
McCormick, too, spoke about their first kiss in her memoir, Here’s the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice. She described the kiss as “long, passionate, and deep,” but also recalled feeling conflicted. “A part of me said to myself, ‘Oh my God! I’m kissing my brother. What am I doing?’” McCormick wrote.