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Who knew that the woman who inspired Betty Boop was raised in an Irish household?
From glamorous baby-talking sweethearts like Helen Kane to tough-guy Mafioso duo James Cagney and Pat OâBrien, these actors together create the definition of âHollywood Star.â It comes as no surprise that their thickest connecting string is an Irish one.
Mary Pickford (1892-1979)
Though this true pioneer of a Hollywood actress was awarded the honorary title of âAmericaâs Sweetheart,â Mary Pickford attributes many of her values and character inspirations to her Irish roots. Throughout her career, she would recall stories and memories from her motherâs poverty-stricken upbringing in county Kerry, Ireland in order to build connections with her roles, which were typically those of young, honest, penniless female Irish immigrants or Irish-Americans (titles include âThe Foundlingâ (1915), âLittle Annie Rooneyâ (1925) and âAmarilly of Clothes-line
Barbra Streisand is a legend through and through.
The Jewish American singer, actress, and filmmaker is one of the few performers in Hollywood that has been awarded an E.G.O.T. (Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar, Tony). Through
Barbra Streisand’s extensive catalog and talent, she proves to be a classic treasure for all ages.
How old is Barbra Streisand?
Born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 24, 1942,
Barbra Streisand is now 79 years old.
Barbra’s mother, Diana Streisand, worked as a school secretary, and her father, Emmanuel Streisand, was a high school teacher. While her paternal grandparents emigrated from Galicia (now the border of Poland-Ukraine), her maternal grandparents emigrated from the former Russian Empire.
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