Barbra Streisand won pretty much every major award in existence over the years, and her collection is constantly growing. The iconic actress and singer will be honored with the life achievement award at the upcoming Screen Actors Guild Awards.
SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher described Streisand as “a force of nature who has seamlessly woven her brilliance through the fabric of our industry”, and added that her talent to inhabit her characters with authenticity is nothing short of extraordinary.
Streisand is no stranger to winning major awards—she’s the recipient of two Oscars, four Emmys, ten Grammys, and an honorary Tony Award for the star of the decade in 1970.
Streisand said that this award is especially meaningful to her because it comes from her fellow actors and reflected on her journey to build a successful career in the entertainment industry.
“Ever since I was a young girl sitting in the Loew’s Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, I dreamed of being one of those actresses I saw on the screen. The movies were a portal to a world I could only imagine. Even though I was an unlikely candidate, somehow my dream came true,” said Streisand in a statement.
The SAG Awards nominees will be announced on January 10, while the ceremony will take place on February 24, 2024.
