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Cannes Honors Iconic Artist Barbra Streisand
11 Mar
Summary
- Barbra Streisand will receive the honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes.
- She has won two Oscars, 11 Golden Globes, and 10 Grammys.
- This marks her first film participation at the Cannes Film Festival.

Barbra Streisand is set to receive the honorary Palme d'Or at the 79th Festival de Cannes, scheduled from May 12 to May 23. The award celebrates her status as an iconic artist and a symbol of the American dream. This marks a significant milestone as it is her first film-related appearance at the prestigious festival. Streisand will be honored on stage during the awards ceremony on May 23.
Known for her EGOT status, Streisand has garnered numerous accolades throughout her career. Her achievements include two Academy Awards, eleven Golden Globes, and ten Grammy Awards. Her filmography showcases remarkable versatility, encompassing musicals, melodramas, and comedies. Cannes festival president Iris Knobloch praised Streisand as a "consummate creator and courageous citizen" whose work has uncompromisingly pursued freedom.



