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Streisand Injured, Misses Cannes Honorary Award
17 May
Summary
- Barbra Streisand will not attend Cannes due to a knee injury.
- She was to receive an Honorary Palme d'Or at the closing ceremony.
- A tribute will still occur for Streisand at the festival.
Barbra Streisand will not be present at the Cannes Film Festival to accept an Honorary Palme d'Or due to a recent knee injury. The award was slated to be presented at the festival's closing ceremony on May 23.
Organizers confirmed Streisand's inability to attend on Sunday, relaying her statement that doctor's advice necessitates her recovery. Streisand expressed deep honor for the award and regret for missing the celebration of cinema and reunion with admired colleagues in France.
This year's Cannes closing ceremony will feature a tribute to the legendary artist, marking what would have been her debut at the festival. Festival director Thierry Frémaux praised Streisand as a unique artist blending Broadway and Hollywood, whose performances have defined memorable years.
Alongside Streisand, actor John Travolta and director Peter Jackson were also honored with Honorary Palme d'Or awards at this year's festival.
