Barbra Streisand, born Barbara Joan Streisand on April 24, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, is a legendary American singer, actress, filmmaker, and songwriter. With a career spanning over six decades, Streisand has achieved unparalleled success across multiple fields of entertainment, making her one of the most influential and celebrated artists of all time.

Streisand’s journey to stardom began in the early 1960s when she performed in nightclubs and Broadway theaters. Her unique vocal talent and captivating stage presence quickly garnered attention. In 1963, she released her debut studio album, “The Barbra Streisand Album,” which won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

Throughout her illustrious recording career, Streisand has topped the US Billboard 200 chart with 11 albums, including “People” (1964), “The Way We Were” (1974), “Guilty” (1980), and “The Broadway Album” (1985). She has also achieved five number-one singles on the US Billboard Hot 100, such as “The Way We Were,” “Evergreen,” and “Woman in Love”. With over 150 million records sold worldwide, Streisand is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time.

On this day in 1977, Streisand’s “Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evergreen)” started a three-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart. This was her second US No.1 single, following “The Way We Were” in 1974.

Streisand’s success extended to the silver screen, where she starred in critically acclaimed films like “Funny Girl” (1968), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. She continued to make her mark in Hollywood with movies like “Hello, Dolly!” (1969), “What’s Up, Doc?” (1972), and “The Way We Were” (1973). In 1983, Streisand became the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major studio film with the release of “Yentl,” which won an Oscar for Best Original Score and a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Musical.

In recent years, Streisand has continued to make headlines. Her memoir, “My Name Is Barbra,” won the Audiobook of the Year and Best Autobiography/Memoir at the 2025 Audie Awards. This recognition highlights her enduring impact and versatility as an artist.

Barbra Streisand’s contributions to music, film, and culture have left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. She is the only person to receive an Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Grammy, Golden Globe, Cable Ace, National Endowment for the Arts, and Peabody awards, as well as the Kennedy Center Honor and the American Film Institute’s Lifetime Achievement honor. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of artists and fans worldwide.