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Barbra Streisand delivered a surprise Oscars moment by honoring her late The Way We Were co-star, Robert Redford, with a rendition during the In Memoriam segment; Redford died at 89 last September and was praised for his activism and support of the Sundance Institute, with Streisand reflecting on their long friendship and the film that cemented their bond.
Barbra Streisand performed “The Way We Were” in the 2026 Oscars In Memoriam to honor Robert Redford, recalling their iconic 1973 collaboration and praising his backbone and activism through Sundance Institute, delivering one of the night’s most emotional moments with a moving rendition of the song.
Barbra Streisand is in talks to perform at the 98th Academy Awards to honor her The Way We Were co-star Robert Redford, with the In Memoriam segment potentially featuring the singer; details are still being discussed, and Streisand last performed at the Oscars in 2013 as Conan O’Brien is set to host the ceremony airing on ABC and Hulu.
Barbra Streisand is in talks to perform at the 98th Academy Awards to pay tribute to her late friend and frequent collaborator Robert Redford, likely singing The Way We Were during the In Memoriam segment. Redford died at 89, and Streisand has multiple Oscar nominations and wins; the ceremony is set for March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Alan Bergman, a renowned Oscar-winning songwriter known for hits like 'The Way We Were' and his collaborations with his wife Marilyn, has died at age 99. His work significantly shaped American film and TV music, earning multiple awards and recognition, and his legacy continues through his extensive catalog of classic songs.
Jennifer Lopez uses the classic movie "The Way We Were" in her new film "This Is Me...Now" as a reflection of her past loves and losses, particularly her romance with Ben Affleck. The movie serves as a companion to her new album and features a tribute to other classic films, including a nod to "Singin' In the Rain." Lopez describes the project as a culmination of her personal and professional experiences, and it is now available for streaming on Prime Video.
Barbra Streisand reveals in her upcoming memoir, "My Name Is Barbra," how she convinced Robert Redford to star in the 1973 film "The Way We Were" after he initially turned it down. Streisand and director Sydney Pollack were persistent in their pursuit of Redford, who felt that his character was underdeveloped. Streisand eventually convinced Redford by promising to strengthen his character and hired two writers to expand his role. The movie went on to win two Oscars, and Streisand's memoir will be released on November 7th.
Barbra Streisand reveals in her memoir "My Name is Barbra" that she fought to cast Robert Redford in the 1973 film "The Way We Were" after he initially turned down the role. Streisand and director Sydney Pollack were determined to have Redford play the character of Hubbell, and they hired writers to develop his part further. After negotiations and persistence, Redford finally agreed to star in the film, resulting in a richer and more interesting character. Streisand's memoir will be available on November 7th.