Barbra Streisand

Date of Birth: April 24, 1942

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Barbra Streisand, born Barbara Joan Streisand, is an iconic American singer, actress, and filmmaker. She was born on April 24, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York. Streisand began her career by performing in nightclubs and Broadway theaters in the early 1960s, quickly gaining fame for her unique voice and emotive performances. Her breakthrough came with her role in the Broadway musical “Funny Girl” in 1964, which earned her a Tony Award nomination and led to her starring in the film adaptation, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1968. Throughout her illustrious career, Streisand has achieved remarkable success in multiple fields. She has released numerous multi-platinum albums, with hits like “People,” “The Way We Were,” and “Evergreen.” She is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, with over 150 million records sold worldwide. In addition to her music career, Streisand has directed and starred in several successful films, including “Yentl” (1983), “The Prince of Tides” (1991), and “The Mirror Has Two Faces” (1996). Streisand’s accolades include two Academy Awards, ten Grammy Awards (including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and the Grammy Legend Award), five Emmy Awards, and a Special Tony Award. Her contributions to the arts have made her a cultural icon and a trailblazer for women in the entertainment industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Barbra Streisand

1. Barbra Streisand is one of the few entertainers who have won an EGOT – an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award.

2. Streisand made history as the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major studio film, “Yentl” (1983).

3. She has been married twice, first to actor Elliott Gould (1963-1971) and later to actor James Brolin, whom she married in 1998.

4. Streisand established the Streisand Foundation in 1986, which supports numerous charitable and political causes.

5. She is known for her meticulous attention to detail and has been involved in every aspect of her career, from album production to film direction.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Barbra Streisand

1. “I can take any truth; just don’t lie to me.”

2. “What does it take to be a star? It takes courage to be yourself.”

3. “Art does not exist only to entertain – but also to challenge one to think, to provoke, even to disturb, in a constant search for truth.”

4. “Success to me is having ten honeydew melons and eating only the top half of each slice.”

5. “My biggest nightmare is I’m driving home and get sick and go to hospital. I say: ‘Please help me.’ And the people say: ‘Hey, you look like Barbra Streisand.’ And I’m forced to say: ‘Nah, but I’m not.’ And they don’t help me.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Barbra Streisand is estimated to be around $400 million.

Children

Barbra Streisand has one child, Jason Gould, who was born on December 29, 1966. Jason is also an actor and singer, known for his roles in films such as “The Prince of Tides” and for his music career.