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When did Barbra Streisand come out? ›

Her first album, The Barbra Streisand Album, got not one but two Grammy Awards in 1963 including Album of the Year, making her at that time the youngest artist ever to have received that award.

Streisand's biggest-selling album, Guilty (1980), was a collaboration with Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees and sold over 15 million copies worldwide as well as spawning several hit singles.

Barbra — whose real name is spelled Barbara — revealed that when she was starting out in the industry casting agents suggested that she change her name. “They wanted something simpler … Barbara Strand or Sands … but that felt phony,” she recalled.

Now in her 80s, Barbra Streisand is still as active as ever. When she has time between all her activities, she retreats to California, where she lives with her second husband, actor James Brolin, on the Malibu coast. Penguin Random House is releasing "My Name is Barbra" on November 7, 2023.

Barbra Streisand has one biological child, her son Jason Gould whom she shares with her ex-husband Elliot Gould. She also has three stepchildren through her marriage to James Brolin: Jess Brolin, Molly Elizabeth Brolin and actor Josh Brolin—yep, Thanos is related to Babs!

Streisand commented, “Give him my regards did you take Ozempic?” While her question was deleted, it was captured by eagle-eyed observers and made the rounds online on Tuesday.

In the latest episode of GRAMMY Rewind, watch a surprised Barbra Streisand accept one (for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female) of two golden gramophones she took home for "Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evergreen)" at the 20th GRAMMY Awards in 1978.

Barbra Streisand's Net Worth: $400 Million In 2018

Barbra Streisand's fortune once again lands her on our list of America's Richest Self-Made Women, which appears in the latest issue of FORBES. She ranks No. 48, behind moguls such as Oprah Winfrey and Sheryl Sandberg.

While the chemistry between the pair is undeniable - despite their decades of collaboration - the duo have never been in a relationship. Streisand has been married twice.

In 1969 and 1970, Streisand dated Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. She started a relationship with hairdresser/producer Jon Peters in 1973. He went on to be her manager and producer. They broke up in 1982 during the making of Yentl, but remain friends.

Was Barbra Streisand cross eyed as a child? ›

Diana had wanted to be a singer, to be famous but she never got out of Brooklyn. Barbra's life wasn't just miserable at home. She was taunted by classmates for her 'Big Beak' and was a self-described 'real ugly kid' who was painfully thin and slightly cross-eyed.

Streisand and Elliott were married for eight years before splitting in 1971. (The Broadway star later wed actor James Brolin in 1998.) Over the years, Jason has worked as an actor (his first role was alongside his mom in Up the Sandbox) and a musician.

FAQs about Barbra Streisand

She is not a billionaire. Her net worth is estimated to be around $430 million.

Multi-talented star Barbra Streisand and James Brolin tied the knot at Streisand's Malibu estate in 1998. Streisand makes a majority of her money from her music and TV career which has spanned close to 60 years. Brolin is an actor, producer, and director who alone is worth $50 million.

The legendary diva Barbra Streisand is heading back out on tour in 2024, which means you've got the chance to see the iconic singer performing some of her most beloved songs, live and in person!

In 1965, A Rule-Breaking Barbra Streisand, Just 23, Won an Emmy for Her First TV Special 'My Name Is Barbra' In 1964, while Streisand was starring in Funny Girl on Broadway, CBS offered her the chance to star in her own TV special. Streisand accepted the offer, but she insisted on doing it her way.

Streisand was 21 years-old when “Funny Girl” made its debut and already had three albums on the pop charts--“The Barbra Streisand Album,” “The Second Barbra Streisand Album” and “The Third Album.” In March 1964, Columbia Records released “People” as a single before “Funny Page 2 Girl” opened on Broadway--then watched ...

The iconic singer, actress and director and Brolin first met at a blind date dinner party in 1996, when Streisand was 54 and Brolin was 56.

APRIL 5, 1961. Streisand makes her television debut on "The Jack Paar Show" thanks to guest host Orson Bean, who'd seen her at the Bon Soir.