Streisand

British

/ ˈstraɪsænd /

noun

Barbra. born 1942, US singer, actress, and film director: the films she has acted in include Funny Girl (1968) and A Star is Born (1976); her films as actress and director include Yentl (1983), Prince of Tides (1990), and The Mirror has Two Faces (1996)

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Besides tours of the Americas, Europe and Australia, he has made guest appearances on albums by Barbra Streisand, Beyoncé and Dolly Parton and a cameo in “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Cannes is also giving Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson and performer Barbra Streisand honourary Palme d'Or awards at this year's festival.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

On May 23, Barbra Streisand, 84, will receive an honorary Palme d’Or — the latest accolade for the singer, actor, director and producer, who first received major awards attention six decades ago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Bringing it up kind of seems like an unforced error and invitation for a Streisand effect.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Just as Beyoncé sings in her song "Formation," "I like my Negro nose with Jackson Five nostrils," I would like my Persian nose with Barbra Streisand nostrils.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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