Barry Williams makes bombshell claim about dating Maureen McCormick on ‘The Brady Bunch’

Barry Williams is opening up about his on-and-off romance with The Brady Bunch co-star Maureen McCormick, offering new insight into what it was like growing up on one of television’s most famous family sitcoms.

The 71-year-old actor, who played eldest sibling Greg Brady on the beloved ABC series that aired from September 1969 to March 1974, shared his memories during a recent appearance on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Australia. Speaking candidly about the unique bond among the young cast, Williams compared their relationships to the dynamics of a reality dating show.

During a conversation with Matt Zukowski, runner-up on season two of Love Island Australia, Williams asked him, “Have you ever been to Love Island?” He then explained the comparison, saying, “Well, it’s kind of like that, you know? You look around, and you take in the environment, and you start chatting, and suddenly things are happening.”

Williams suggested that the environment of working closely together, away from typical teenage experiences, created an intense emotional world for the cast. Isolated from peers their own age and spending long hours on set, the young actors naturally formed deep friendships and romantic connections.

He also spoke warmly about McCormick, who portrayed Marcia Brady, and acknowledged the impact she had both on audiences and on him personally. Williams said she was “the hottest girl on television at the time and cute as could be.” The comment reflects how McCormick’s popularity extended beyond the show’s storyline, turning her into a teen icon during the series’ original run.

According to Williams, their relationship developed organically within the close-knit group. The cast, he said, relied heavily on one another for emotional support because their lives were so intertwined. “We were the only people we knew and liked and cared about,” he explained, emphasizing how the shared experience of fame at a young age strengthened their bonds.

He added that romantic connections were not limited to just the two of them. “We had a great time together. And the rest of the kids all got together, either dating or being very friendly,” Williams noted, suggesting that the behind-the-scenes dynamics were as complicated and emotionally charged as those of many teenage social circles.

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The Brady Bunch has remained a cultural touchstone for decades, spawning spin-offs, movies, reunions and documentaries. Over the years, several cast members have spoken openly about the pressures of child stardom, the challenges of growing up in the public eye, and the relationships that developed behind the scenes.

Williams’ latest reflections add another layer to the long-running fascination with the show and its stars. Rather than presenting their young romances as scandalous, he frames them as a natural outcome of an unusual upbringing, shaped by intense closeness, shared experiences and the surreal world of television fame.

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