When Lauren Boebert put some blame on Hollywood for forcing her to switch Colorado districts in her reelection bid, she was just the latest in a long line of Republicans to target the industry and its lopsided support for the left.
14.12.2023 - 17:11 / variety.com
Jaden Thompson Barbra Streisand has been chosen as the 59th recipient of SAG-AFTRA’s highest tribute, the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievements and humanitarian accomplishments. The honor will be presented to her at the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which will stream live on Netflix on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m.
ET/5 p.m. PT. The event will take place at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles.
The SAG Life Achievement Award is bestowed upon an actor who upholds the “finest ideals of the acting profession.” The iconic singer and actress has won two Academy Awards, ten Grammys, five Emmy Awards, three Peabody Awards, and a Tony Award, among other honors. Streisand has also directed several films including “Yentl,” “The Prince of Tides” and “The Mirror Has Two Faces,” all of which were nominated for Academy Awards. SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher said, “Barbra Streisand is an icon and unparalleled talent, a force of nature who has seamlessly woven her brilliance through the fabric of our industry.
From her earliest days captivating audiences on Broadway to her unforgettable roles in cinematic classics like ‘Funny Girl,’ ‘The Way We Were,’ and ‘A Star Is Born,’ Barbra’s ability to inhabit her characters with authenticity is nothing short of extraordinary.” She continued, “Her enduring career is a testament to her genuine performances, connecting with audiences on a profound level. She is a colossal icon with a relentless work ethic, evolving with each stage of her remarkable journey. We celebrate Barbra Streisand not just for her achievements but for the enduring legacy she has carved.” Streisand also commented on her imminent lifetime achievement recognition.
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The New York Times how everyone should dress how they want — regardless of their age.“People should express themselves and wear whatever they feel on any given day,” she said.Streisand then noted how her own style has “nothing to do with age” and that there have been times in her decades-long career that she didn’t want to be sexy. “I was too afraid to be seen that way at that time. Now I’m too old to care,” she said.The singer has been in Tinseltown since the 1960s, appearing in hit films such as “Funny Girl” and “Yentl,” and has sold more than 150 million records worldwide.However, she admitted recently that making movies is too tiring for her.
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Legendary actress and performer Barbra Streisand has been chosen to receive the 2024 SAG Life Achievement Award given at the SAG Awards!
Barbra Streisand, the Oscar- and Emmy-winning actor, singer, producer, writer and director, has been selected to receive the 2024 SAG Life Achievement Award.
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O’Neal passed away on December 8 at the age of 82.His son, 56-year-old actor Patrick O’Neal, confirmed the news on his Instagram account Friday.“My dad passed away peacefully today,” he wrote. “As a human being, my father was as generous as they come. And the funniest person in any room.
Instagram photo of the young duo working together on Friday.“We made two films together, ‘What’s Up, Doc?’ and ‘The Main Event.’ He was funny and charming, and he will be remembered.”O’Neal “passed away peacefully” on Friday, his son, Patrick, announced. In her recently-released memoir “My Name Is Barbra,” Streisand claimed she and the “Love Story” star first met at a dinner party in 1970, writing the actor, “fancied me and asked for my number.”“We started seeing each other, and it was kind of a new dynamic for me . .
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