Barbra Streisand's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Barbra Streisand. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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

1964: Presented Distinguished Merit Award by Mademoiselle

In 1964, Barbra Streisand was presented with the Distinguished Merit Award by Mademoiselle.

1965: Selected as Miss Ziegfeld

In 1965, Barbra Streisand was selected as Miss Ziegfeld.

1968: Received Israel Freedom Medal

In 1968, Barbra Streisand received the Israel Freedom Medal, the highest civilian award of Israel.

1968: Emmy Award for My Name is Barbra

In 1968, Barbra Streisand's television special, 'My Name is Barbra', won an Emmy Award, recognizing her achievements in television.

1969: Received awards from ASCAP and Prix De L'Academie Charles Cros

In 1969, Barbra Streisand was awarded the Pied Piper Award by ASCAP and the Prix De L'Academie Charles Cros.

1970: Special Tony Award "Star of the Decade"

In 1970, Barbra Streisand received a Special Tony Award, recognizing her as the "Star of the Decade" for her significant contributions to Broadway and the performing arts.

1970: Honorary "Star of the Decade" Tony Award

In 1970, Barbra Streisand received an honorary "Star of the Decade" Tony Award.

1971: Success with Stoney End

In 1971, Barbra Streisand achieved renewed success with the album 'Stoney End', produced by Richard Perry. The title track, 'Stoney End' written by Laura Nyro, became a major hit.

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1976: Induction into Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 1976, Barbra Streisand was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, solidifying her status as a major figure in the entertainment industry.

1976: Academy Award for Best Original Song

In 1976, Barbra Streisand won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for writing the love theme from "A Star Is Born", becoming the first woman to be honored as a composer.

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1978: Received Crystal Apple and Woman of Achievement in the Arts

In 1978, Barbra Streisand was awarded the Crystal Apple by her hometown City of New York, and Woman of Achievement in the Arts by the Anti-Defamation League.

1983: Release of 'Yentl'

In 1983, with the release of "Yentl", Streisand became the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major studio film. The film won an Oscar for Best Original Score and a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Musical. Streisand also received the Golden Globe Award for Best Director.

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1984: Awarded the Women in Film Crystal Award

In 1984, Barbra Streisand was awarded the Women in Film Crystal Award for outstanding women who have expanded the role of women within the entertainment industry through their endurance and excellence.

1986: Named one of "Five Hollywood's Most Powerful Women" by Life

In 1986, Barbra Streisand was recognized by Life magazine as one of "Five Hollywood's Most Powerful Women", highlighting her influence and impact in the film industry.

1991: Received Breakthrough Awards

In 1991, Barbra Streisand received Breakthrough Awards for "making films that portray women with serious complexity" at the Women, Men and Media symposium.

1992: Received Commitment to Life Award and Bill of Rights Award

In 1992, Barbra Streisand was given the Commitment to Life Award by AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA), the Bill of Rights Award by the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, and the Dorothy Arzner Special Recognition by Women in Film, and the Golden Plate by the Academy of Achievement.

1994: Received Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award

In 1994, Barbra Streisand was honored with the Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award from ASCAP.

1994: Multi-City Tour

In the summer of 1994, Barbra Streisand embarked on a multi-city tour, following her New Year's event at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, with tickets selling out in under an hour.

1995: Received Peabody Award and Honorary Doctorate

In 1995, Barbra Streisand received the Peabody Award, and was accorded an Honorary Doctorate in Arts and Humanities by Brandeis University.

1996: Awarded Filmmaker of the Year Award and Peabody Award

In 1996, Barbra Streisand was awarded the Filmmaker of the Year Award for "lifetime achievement in filmmaking" by ShowEast and the Peabody Award.

1998: Received Christopher Award

In 1998, Barbra Streisand received the Christopher Award.

1998: "Most Popular Singer Among Adult Americans of All Ages."

In 1998, the Harris Poll identified Barbra Streisand as the "Most Popular Singer Among Adult Americans of All Ages", showcasing her widespread appeal and enduring popularity.

1999: New Year's Eve Concert and Recognition as Top Female Singer

In 1999, Barbra Streisand returned to the concert stage on New Year's Eve, selling out the show in a few hours. By the end of the millennium, she was recognized as the number one female singer in the U.S.

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.

December 31, 1999: MGM Grand Garden Arena Show

On December 31, 1999, Barbra Streisand's show at MGM Grand Garden Arena set the house record and was the highest-grossing concert of all time.

2000: Received National Medal of Arts

In 2000, President Bill Clinton presented Barbra Streisand with the National Medal of Arts, the highest honor specifically given for achievement in the arts.

2001: Received awards from various organizations

In 2001, Barbra Streisand received the Library of Congress Living Legend, AFI Life Achievement Award, Liberty and Justice Award from Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, and the Gracie Allen Award, and First Annual Jewish Image Awards.

2004: Received Humanitarian Award from Human Rights Campaign

In 2004, Barbra Streisand received a Humanitarian Award from the Human Rights Campaign for her work in civil liberties, including LGBTQ+ rights.

November 20, 2006: Conclusion of 2006 Concert Tour

On November 20, 2006, Barbra Streisand concluded her 2006 concert tour at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, which had begun on October 4. The tour set box office records and featured Il Divo as special guests.

2006: Honoree at Oprah Winfrey's white-tie Legends Ball

In 2006, Barbra Streisand was honored at Oprah Winfrey's white-tie Legends Ball, an event celebrating the achievements and contributions of legendary figures in various fields.

2007: Honored with Legion of Honour and Kennedy Center Honors

In 2007, Barbra Streisand was presented with the Legion of Honour by French President Nicolas Sarkozy and received Kennedy Center Honors from President George W. Bush.

2007: Ranked among most generous celebrities

In 2007, Parade magazine included Barbra Streisand on its Giving Back Fund's survey as the third most generous celebrity, claiming Streisand donated $11 million through The Streisand Foundation.

February 2008: Forbes Listing as No. 2 Earning Female Musician

In February 2008, Forbes listed Barbra Streisand as the No. 2-earning female musician between June 2006 and June 2007, with earnings of about $60 million.

December 7, 2008: Kennedy Center Honors Visit

On December 7, 2008, Barbra Streisand visited the White House as part of the Kennedy Center Honors ceremonies, recognizing her contributions to the arts.

2011: Received Board of Governors Humanitarian Award and L'Oréal Paris Legend Award

In 2011, Barbra Streisand received the Board of Governors Humanitarian Award for her efforts on behalf of women's heart health by Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute and the L'Oréal Paris Legend Award in 18th Elle Magazine Women in Hollywood.

2011: Honored as MusiCares Person of the Year

In 2011, Barbra Streisand was honored as MusiCares Person of the Year by the Grammy Foundation, acknowledging her artistic achievements and philanthropic efforts in the music industry.

2012: Received Lifetime Achievement Award from the Women Film Critics Circle

In 2012, Barbra Streisand received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Women Film Critics Circle.

2013: Received Honorary Doctorate and Charlie Chaplin Award

In 2013, Barbra Streisand was accorded an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and received the Charlie Chaplin Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Film Society of Lincoln Center.

2014: Featured on New York Magazine cover and received awards

In 2014, Barbra Streisand was featured on one of eight different New York Magazine covers celebrating the magazine's "100 Years, 100 Songs, 100 Nights: A Century of Pop Music in New York" and received the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Board of Governors Award and the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at The Hollywood Reporter's annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast.

November 2015: Announced as recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom

In November 2015, President Barack Obama announced that Barbra Streisand would receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award of the United States.