Barbra Streisand has been chosen as the 59th recipient of SAG-AFTRA’s highest tribute, the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievements and humanitarian accomplishments. The honor will be presented to her at the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which will stream live on Netflix on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The event will take place at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles.
The SAG Life Achievement Award is bestowed upon an actor who upholds the “finest ideals of the acting profession.” The iconic singer and actress has won two Academy Awards, ten Grammys, five Emmy Awards, three Peabody Awards, and a Tony Award, among other honors. Streisand has also directed several films including “Yentl,” “The Prince of Tides” and “The Mirror Has Two Faces,” all of which were nominated for Academy Awards.
SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher said, “Barbra Streisand is an icon and unparalleled talent, a force of nature who has seamlessly woven her brilliance through the fabric of our industry. From her earliest days captivating audiences on Broadway to her unforgettable roles in cinematic classics like‘Funny Girl,’‘The Way We Were,’ and‘A Star Is Born,’ Barbra’s ability to inhabit her characters with authenticity is nothing short of extraordinary.”
She continued, “Her enduring career is a testament to her genuine performances, connecting with audiences on a profound level. She is a colossal icon with a relentless work ethic, evolving with each stage of her remarkable journey. We celebrate Barbra Streisand not just for her achievements but for the enduring legacy she has carved.”
Streisand also commented on her imminent lifetime achievement recognition.
“Ever since I was a young girl sitting in the Loew’s Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, I dreamed of being one of those actresses I saw on the screen. The movies were a portal to a world I could only imagine. Even though I was an unlikely candidate, somehow my dream came true. This award is especially meaningful to me because it comes from my fellow actors, whom I so admire.”
Streisand also recently released her much-anticipated memoir “My Name is Barbra.”
