Barbra Streisand Earns Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes

Barbra Streisand will be awarded an honorary Palme d’Or during the 79th Cannes Film Festival in May, marking her debut appearance at the event. The award recognizes her long‑standing influence on cinema and popular culture.

Ceremony Details

Date: May 23, the same day the festival hands out its top prizes.
Location: Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes.

Streisand’s Reaction

“Films can open hearts and minds, especially during tough times. Movies help us see our shared humanity and inspire compassion across borders.”
— Barbra Streisand

Festival Director’s Tribute Thierry Frémaux praised Streisand as a global star who blends Broadway, Hollywood and music‑hall traditions into one unique artistic voice. He added that her performances are among the best of our era.

EGOT & Cultural Impact Cannes highlighted Streisand’s record as an EGOT winner—an achievement few have matched. The press release also noted her lasting impact on 20th‑century pop culture, beyond the awards she has received.

Philanthropy Highlights

Founded a women’s heart centre at Cedars‑Sinai.
Supports the Streisand Foundation’s work on gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, environmental causes, medical research, and arts education for underprivileged children.

Past Honorary Palme d’Or Recipients

Peter Jackson
Agnès Varda
Marco Bellocchio
Jodie Foster
Meryl Streep
Robert De Niro
Tom Cruise

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