Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand is an American singer, actress, and filmmaker whose career spans from the 1960s to the present.
Known for her powerful voice and perfectionist approach, she achieved rare success across music, film, and Broadway.
The Streisand effect describes the phenomenon where attempting to suppress information inadvertently amplifies its spread—named after her failed 2003 lawsuit to remove aerial photographs of her home from the internet.
Famous beyond ordinary measure
- EGOTFour-award entertainment achievement
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- perfectionistOne demanding flawlessness
influential · timeless · celebrated · acclaimed · superstar · diva · glamorous · quintessential
Musical about comedic entertainer
- What's Up DocAnimated rabbit's signature greeting
- OscarAcademy's golden award
- actressFemale stage performer
- directorOne who leads
producer · Hollywood · leading lady · box office · cinematography · Golden Globe · screenwriter
Musical about comedic entertainer
- Hello DollyBroadway show about matchmaking
- Tony AwardsAmerican stage performance honors
- musicalSung theatrical production
- theaterVenue for live drama
stage · showstopping · ovation · curtain call · playbill · Sondheim · revival · libretto
Persons collectively
- torch songSentimental song of longing
- power balladEmotional slow rock song
- emotionalShowing strong feelings
- sentimentalExcessively emotional about memories
heartfelt · soulful · tender · melancholy · orchestral · strings · piano · timeless
Blue party supporter
- liberalOpen to reform
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
- politicalOf government matters
- fundraiserEvent collecting money
outspoken · advocate · Clinton · environmental · charitable · causes · foundation
Medium female singing voice
- beltingForceful chest-voice singing
- vibratoOscillating pitch effect
- rangeExtent of variation
- phrasingManner of expressing something
power · clarity · resonance · tone · breath control · distinctive · unmistakable · crystalline
legendary
Famous beyond ordinary measure
- EGOTFour-award entertainment achievement
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
perfectionist · influential · timeless · celebrated · acclaimed · superstar · diva · glamorous · quintessential · signature
Funny Girl
Musical about comedic entertainer
- What's Up DocAnimated rabbit's signature greeting
- OscarAcademy's golden award
- actressFemale stage performer
director · producer · Hollywood · leading lady · box office · cinematography · Golden Globe · screenwriter
Funny Girl
Musical about comedic entertainer
- Hello DollyBroadway show about matchmaking
- Tony AwardsAmerican stage performance honors
- musicalSung theatrical production
theater · stage · showstopping · ovation · curtain call · playbill · Sondheim · revival · libretto · standing ovation
People
Persons collectively
- torch songSentimental song of longing
- power balladEmotional slow rock song
- emotionalShowing strong feelings
sentimental · heartfelt · soulful · tender · melancholy · orchestral · strings · piano · timeless · nostalgic
Democrat
Blue party supporter
- liberalOpen to reform
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
- politicalOf government matters
fundraiser · outspoken · advocate · Clinton · environmental · charitable · causes · foundation
mezzo-soprano
Medium female singing voice
phrasing · power · clarity · resonance · tone · breath control · distinctive · unmistakable · crystalline · soaring
- Jewish MusiciansLeonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Benny Goodman, Stephen Sondheim
- Female SingersAdele, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Celine Dion, Cher
- DivasBeyonce, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey
- Hollywood StarsBrad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Angelina Jolie
- Multi-TalentsDonald Glover, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, Hugh Jackman
- Women in Filmactress, film star, movie star, leading lady, supporting actress
Barbra StreisandJoni Mitchell
Norah Jones · Billie Holiday · Leonard Cohen · Sade · Bob Dylan
Barbra StreisandTed Nugent
Kid Rock · Toby Keith · Pat Boone · James Woods · Jon Voight
Barbra StreisandDolly Parton
Betty White · Carol Burnett · Julie Andrews · Doris Day · Jimmy Buffett