Barbra Streisand will receive the SAG Life Achievement Award

Chris Beachum
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Double Oscar winner Barbra Streisand was announced on Thursday morning as the 2024 SAG life achievement award recipient. Netflix will stream the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards live for the first time on February 24.

Throughout her career, Streisand has already been awarded with the Kennedy Center Honors, Cecil B. DeMille Award, American Film Institute life achievement award and many other honors. She won Academy Awards for Best Actress (“Funny Girl,” 1969) and Best Original Song (“Evergreen” from “A Star Is Born,” 1977). She has also won five Emmy Awards and eight Grammy Awards in competitive categories.

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Streisand says, “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.”

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. 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.”

Gold Derby recently hosted a poll asking people worldwide who should receive the next SAG life achievement award. Streisand was our runaway choice with 61.23% of the vote. Next in line with top votes were Meryl Streep (7.27%), Glenn Close (5.07%), Jane Fonda (3.52%), Shirley MacLaine (3.30%), Gena Rowlands (2.64%) and Anthony Hopkins (2.64%).

The following living people have already received this award (year referenced is from the ceremony): Joanne Woodward (1986), Robert Redford (1996), Clint Eastwood (2003), Julie Andrews (2007), James Earl Jones (2009), Dick Van Dyke (2013), Rita Moreno (2014), Carol Burnett (2016), Lily Tomlin (2017), Morgan Freeman (2018), Alan Alda (2019), Robert De Niro (2020), Helen Mirren (2022) and Sally Field (2023).

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