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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.
How to watch every Best Picture Oscar winner that is streaming online Liam Mathews
This year, during an Oscars season unlike any other, it’s arguably never been easier to watch all the Best Picture nominees. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, which forced movie theaters to shut down for the better part of a year, every top contender was released with home viewing in mind. At one point or another, all eight Best Picture nominees were streaming online, either through subscription services or for rental via premium-on-demand prices. At the moment, Best Picture front-runner “Nomadland” is available on Hulu for all to see; strong contenders like “Minari” and “Promising Young Woman” can be rented through Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, or any other digital on-demand service; Netflix is home to “Mank,” the year’s top-nominated contender, and “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” an underdog Best Picture option.