Lasting Legacy of Barbra Streisand: A Look at the Influence on History

How the contributions of Barbra Streisand continue to shape the world today.

Barbra Streisand is a highly accomplished American entertainer whose career has spanned over six decades. She excels as a singer, actress, songwriter, producer, and director. Notably, she's the first artist to achieve the coveted EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) award status, signifying her widespread success and recognition across various entertainment mediums.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

1997: Acknowledged for fashion sense

In 1997, New York magazine acknowledged Barbra Streisand's fashion sense saying "she embarked on a surreal, chameleonic, personal fashion quest" that single-handedly began the retro revolution in the 1960s.

1999: "Top Female Artist of the Century" by Recording Industry Association of America

In 1999, Barbra Streisand was named "Top Female Artist of the Century" by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), cementing her legacy as one of the most successful and influential female artists of the 20th century.

2010: "No More Tears" still most successful duet

As of 2010, Barbra Streisand's duet with Donna Summer, "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" released in 1979, was still reported as the most commercially successful duet.

November 7, 2023: Streisand Expresses Desire for More Fun in Life

On November 7, 2023, following the release of her autobiography "My Name Is Barbra", Barbra Streisand concluded a BBC interview by expressing her desire to have more fun in life, marking a personal reflection on her career and future.