At 81, Barbra Streisand's Son Finally Confirms What We Thought All Along

let's be honest you're never coming back here so let's just let's just this this is excited this is special I wouldn't count on another years it looks good behind the scenes of every successful and legendary icon is an Untold backstory that needs to be explored despite being outstanding there were rough beginnings and tragic challenges Midway all wrapped and bottled up in the history of famous names on the screen today we will be revealing that of Barbara strand a woman with extraordinary skills and one of the most amazing talents Hollywood has ever encountered she is a remarkable force to be reckoned with whose tenacity and resilience have made her a renowned actress helped her overcome various difficulties and left a lasting Legacy that resounds through the Echoes of time the early life as of 2024 Barbara has lived 81 years on Earth she was born into the family of Diana Ida and Emanuel strand on April 24th 1942 in Brooklyn New York City indeed the Apple doesn't fall far from the tree because Diana Barbara's mother had musical traits running through her veins which she passed on to her Offspring including the star girl Barbara strand she had been a soprano singer all her Youth and was meant to pursue a music career but ended up as a secretary a typical example of unfulfilled dreams however the first tragedy of Barbara struck in August 1943 a few months after her first birthday she lost her father to the cold hands of death at that tender age leaving an indelible void in her heart and that was just the beginning of the hurdle that permeated her life how did she use the pain to climb the ladder to the top and how did she end up living sad as she nears the dawn of her life kindly stay glued to the end to unravel it all growing up without a father figure affected her formative years and posed a challenge to her in every aspect she could see her dreams Flash before her eyes threatening to go into Oblivion if nothing was done and just like her mother it would have been another unfulfilled dream added to the cart the loss of her father almost led the family to abject poverty her mother tried to pay the bills with the meager source of income she earned from bookkeeping however it wasn't substantial and it took up all of her time Barbara revealed that her mother had her fair share of grief and Trauma from the death of her father as a result she was subjected to medication for depression and anxiety Barbara didn't get the attention and bond she craved from her mother nor did she have a father to nurture her she recounted saying when at dusk everyone else's father came back home from work mine didn't she yearned to feel that connection other kids in the block had but she never felt any resentment she recognized her struggles and acknowledged her mother's efforts although she had never visited her father's grave she took the advice of her brother and went to his Tombstone there she met a medium who promised to link her up to communicate with her father Barbara revealed in an interview with Oprah Winfrey that the encounter felt surreal it left a deep connection that inspired her to take her career seriously it was clear her father was present even in his abs because Barbara continued to excel Despite All Odds the physical presence of her Father which would have gone a long way in influencing her delicate years was represented by his books stacked up in a shelf Barbara recounted so pitiably I have always felt I never had a father there wasn't even a picture of us together Barbara's life took a dramatic turn when her mother remarried without informing her of this major crucial and delicate decision this happened when Barbara was just seven and ruined her already wobbly relationship with her mother this traumatic episode of her life has left a lasting effect because according to the interview Barbara vehemently says she cannot stand being lied to sadly her mother's new husband barged into their lives without warning warmth and receptiveness Barbara tried all she could to gain his affection even going as far as calling him Dad but he remained B bitter and impenetrable childhood was far from fun for Barbara her brother Sheldon also shared similar grudges against their stepfather however it was noted that Barbara particularly suffered more harshness she suffered taunts and comparisons to her half-sister born from the new marriage between her mother and The Stepfather he continually made life unbearable for Barbara emphasizing how plain and ugly she looked and how she could never amount to anything of relevance nevertheless Barbara took everything with a pinch of salt because she was confident that this was her journey to stardom the noteworthy thing about this phase of Barbara's life is that growing up without a father didn't deter her from becoming a substantial woman instead her perception was sharpened and her determination was fueled even more she went everywhere but South her personality decisions and career were shaped and still towed the right path even though she encountered numerous challenges and faced depressing times and hurdles that would have punctured her seemingly tremendous Talent Barbara lets her lack fuel her to achieve more she tells us that the lack of basic couch Furniture in her house is probably the reason she has developed an affection for them her life reached a climax when she realized that the story of her father's passing which she was fed is in total contrast to what happened this brought more strain to her mentally and psychologically and added a layer of struggle to her already difficult life Barbara stood out from among her peers both her talents in music and the tragic loss of her father set her Apart Her First inspiration came when she was aged 13 at that time she had begun to make efforts to strengthen the bond with her mother they both recorded some songs on tape at Catskills that session was the first time Barbara ever acknowledged her Talent as an artist education the root to Greatness irrespective of the poverty Barbara stran was able to attain basic education from the Jewish Orthodox Yeshiva of Brooklyn when she was five however it was recorded that she lacked discipline blurting answers to questions she wasn't asked what more could be expected from a child that grew up without a father figure and a workaholic absent mom next she found her herself at Public School 89 in Brooklyn and during this time she became exposed to watching movies at that instant Barbara decides to become a star actor become famous and get out of Brooklyn soon enough Barbara's Talent made her popular she was known as the girl with a good voice in the neighborhood she would sit on the stoop of her apartment singing for the listening pleasure of other children in the neighborhood while she practiced indoors in the hallway of her apartment giving off an echoing quality she had her debut performance at the school's PTA meeting where the crowd roared and cheered in excitement as she serated them with her Melody she became a hit after such a mind-blowing performance everyone applauded the star except her mother who was a big critic Barbara has been on a high momentum since then she was invited to sing at different weddings summer camps and auditions by age 13 she had garnered full support from her mother who helped her make a four demo tape including Zing went the strings of my heart and you'll never know despite recording success in singing Barbara did not sideline her main objective which was acting the desire was rekindled when she watched her first play at age 14 titled The Diary of Anne Frank Barbara wanted to emulate Susan strawberg who was the lead actor in the play driven with such Zeal and fueled by a strong conviction Barbara dedicated more time to studying the biographies of various stage actresses such as elanora du and Sarah bernhart she invested more time in the library reading novels and plays as a young lady filled with spirited determination and yearning for top things Barbara furthered her education in 1956 at arasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn she proved her Excellence not just in art and music but academically in history English and Spanish she also joined the Freshman chorus and Coral Club where she put her vocals to work during the summer of 1957 Barbara stormed the stage as a walk-on at the playhouse in Malden Bridge New York just like her musical Marathon non-stop her performance paved the way for more roles in quick succession she played the role of a kid sister in picnic and a vampire in dark set and she helped backstage in Cherry Lane theater as she Advanced to the senior class she played a small part in a play Driftwood it was a beautiful feat a heartwarming accomplishment when Barbara graduated from arasmus Hall in 1959 at age 16 with grit and confidence she set off for the new phase she aimed at getting roles that would require her to seize the spotlight at the New York City stage but before it actualized she had to settle for any job that would set her on the stage career from rock bottom to top of the hill from age 16 Barbara had to face the harsh realities that came with the world she took menial jobs to stay afloat luckily for her she had been toughened by the circumstances surrounding her upbringing during one period She didn't have a permanent address to her name she lived anywhere laying her head in the home of friends or anywhere she could set up her tent after all trials that proved feudal she returned to her mother like the biblical prodigal son regardless of the bridge between them Barbara's mother found her way into her daughter's heart with a pot of warm food her mother was horrified by her daughter's pitiable State caused by her unbending will and desire Barbara's mother tried all she could to deter her from pursuing a career in show business because she had different plans but she remained adamant according to a magazine Diana revealed that she wanted her daughter to pursue a more secure career such as being a secretary in a reputable organization she was concerned with the struggle rejections and uncertainties that came with building a career in shows and as a result didn't actively encourage her daughter to tow that line of her passion it wasn't long before it was revealed that Diana had ulterior motives up her sleeves she shielded Barbara from pursuing her dream not because she was so concerned but because of a hidden jealousy Diana had her dreams of music fame and success which were cut short these unfulfilled dreams bred a huge chunk of different emotions ranging from Fear to jealousy to hate Barbara's innocence empathy and genuine motherdaughter Love Allowed her to forgive Diana she left but not without a new resolve to prove to her mother that she was a star she vowed never to be subjected to a conventional career path as fate would have it Barbara found a job as an usher at the Lunt Fontan theater for The Sound of Music early in 1960 she paid much attention to the activities within and around her job it gave her an edge because she was able to overhear when the casting director needed singers for an audition trust Barbara not to let such an opportunity slipped by she enthralled the director with her talented vocal performance although the director wasn't so impressed commended and encouraged her not to hide The Talented singer part of her life the director advised Barbara always to include it in her resume when scouting for jobs there's always strength to draw from Barbara even when she didn't always get what she wanted at that instant the universe always gave her a substitute which she maximized completely Barbara hasn't found a good job or a means to become a star yet but she found love and support in her boyfriend Barry Denon Barry Denon will tape Barbara as she sings he always brought a guitarist to a accompany her softly beckoning on the strings to compliment her Crescendo Barry Denon grew enthusiastic whenever he listened and watched her perform he coaxed her into registering for a talent contest at the Lion a gay nightclub in Manhattan's Greenwich Village the audience had never heard anything like that their shock was evident in the stunned silence that followed Barbara's rendition as if pulled back from a trance thunderous Applause shrieks and cheers erupted she was pronounced the winner and everyone consented to the win her diligence Mastery and Excellence paid off when she was invited back to perform at the club for several weeks Barbara changed the narrative because her career didn't Kickstart on a theater stage as is common with others but in bigname nightclubs at this point things looked like they would take shape except that she was constantly reminded that she was too ugly to become a star progression career growth Barbara knew she was one step closer when she got signed up for1 1225 per week after she was asked to come audition at the bonsoir nightclub September 1960 became history for her as she bagged her first professional engagement where she was the opening act for comedian Phyllis Diller Barbara evolved Associated and connected with different people who were quite instrumental in her climb to success she made herself teachable drawing strength from and listening to other great female singers sharpened her skill as she began creating different emotional characters when performing which gave her singing her style was characterized by conversing professionally with her audience in between songs with sophistication Brooklyn influenced humor and wit which was warmly received by her audience because they resonated with her one may take a girl out of Brooklyn but you can never take Brooklyn out of a girl Barbara never forgot her Roots she spoke fondly of her origin and cherished the memories it came with regardless of the low-level conditions she lived in Brooklyn is an integral part of her identity because that antique apartment of her grandparents was where she first echoed her falsetto which has transcended to the ends of the Earth soon enough people began to compare her to top acts in the industry such as Judy Garland Lena horn and Fanny Bryce combining music and acting didn't look like a Herculean task anymore because Barbara did that effortlessly she accepted her first role on the New York stage in another evening with Harry stunes a satirical comedy play in which she acted and sang Two solos surprisingly the reviews were bad and the show closed down the following day not withstanding her new personal manager Martin erckman helped her rake in accolades for successful show performances in Detroit in St Louis the storyline got better when she became booked at an even more upscale nightclub in Manhattan the Blue Angel where she Rose to fame During the period from 1961 to 1962 and just like a chart Barbara moved in an upward trajectory bagging roles in plays and performances till she met Elliot Gould in one of the shows they fell in love and moved in together by March 22nd 19 1962 Barbara stole the spotlight and received rave reviews she became a household name etched on the lips and hearts of the people at 20 the world began seeing her as a star she got a Tony Award nomination and the New York drama critics prize for best supporting actress Barbara could be akin to a moving wheel on a hill once set in motion she doesn't come to a halt until she's gotten to a destination April 1961 marked Barbara's first appearance on television and from then till 1963 Barbara hopped on from one show to the other later on in 1963 Barbara took a significant leap in owning her first album which was called the Barbara strand album it reached the top 10 on the Billboard Chart made her the bestselling female vocalist in the country and reeled in three Grammy Awards such an outstanding feat her career popularity influence and net worth Rose rapidly that same year as if propelled by a rocket she shot another album titled the second Barbara strand album the Breakthrough year of 1963 came to a fulfilled End by performing one- Night concerts in Indianapolis San Jose Chicago Sacramento and Los Angeles The Comeback Barbara returned to Broadway with shoulders held high in 1964 as a result of her accumulated success she appeared on the cover of time in 1964 it reigned Awards and nominations till 1970 when Barbara received an honorary star of the decade Tony Award it has been recorded that Barbara has sold over 150 million records worldwide and accumulated a global loyal audience this great feat achieved by Barbara perfectly masked the pain she felt as a result of her dissolved marriage with Elliot in 1971 an interview reported that the couple drifted apart because Barbara prioritized her career over their relationship despite the breakup Ellie had acknowledged the bond they shared the memories they created and the rapid success they achieved not forgetting their son Jason as the clock ticked and time passed Barbara moved on to the mid 80s when the former first lady Jackie Kennedy gave her the idea of Penning down her stories in a memoir so that they would be retold for years unending her supposed flaws which got tongues lashing at her in the early days are what endeared her to the hearts of people worldwide she refers to herself as pretty ordinary however the outline of her explosion has proven otherwise because she catapulted herself from a poor background into the Limelight at 25 Barbara already clinched an Oscar award for her performance in films she continued to appear on screens and carried her Fame with her to to Cameo roles in television series more than anyone else Barbara was privileged to share the same space with models she looked up to it can be likened to a new rank on her shoulders and an adjustment of the crown because she has starred alongside aist Legends Omar Sharif Eve montand Sydney poer Nick no Dustin Hoffman and Robert dairo Barbara is not just a star on stage and screens she is also very politically active supporting Environmental activ is M and tweeting her opinions freely an active life of politics while she was in the early stages of her career babra had very scarce interest in issues of politics not acting as one with political apathy she was actively involved in events of the anti-nuclear group formed in 1961 women strike for peace which extended into 1962 in 1968 she began to grow a fond interest in political activism playing a major role in the presidential camp campaign of Eugene McCarthy who was known to be anti-vietnam war time shifted and in July 1968 with Harry bellafonte and others she participated in a fundraising concert sponsored by the southern Christian leadership conference at Hollywood Bowl to show her support to assist the poor being someone who has had a taste of that life before strand has been an unshaken and formidable member and supporter of the democratic party and many of its causes history has recorded that she fell in the list of President Richard Nixon's 1971 list of political enemies in 1972 she aided the presidential campaign of anti-war candidate George McGovern by being the head performer at the benefit concert for for McGovern organized by actor Warren batty and record producer Lou Adler her performance at this concert was recorded and later released as a live concert at the Forum one unique thing however about babra was her style of involv ment in politics barabara made use of her influence and skill to drive the hearts of thousands towards a particular person again she shows how connection with an audience is more important than just selling off records or running off the charts after her exciting musical expression at the benefit concert for for McGovern she in association with Stanley Shin bom a liberal activist and the American civil liberties Union performed a benefit at the Mansion of Phil Jennings Lang to pay for the legal defense of Daniel ellsburg of Pentagon Papers Fame she sang on the piano with a small band of professional musicians including Marvin hamlish her style that day was to sing different songs based on a paid request from her a struck audience through the telephone that night alone babra led the band on a journey of making $5,000 fueled by a great passion for Change and evolution babra joined joined Jane Florida and 10 other prominent television and film celebrities in 1984 to establish an activist group called The Hollywood women's political committee HWP C with membership that blossomed to 300 this activist group fought for Liberal causes for more than a decade taking a major role and active influence in the 1986 US senate elections Under the Umbrella of the democratic party in 1992 this group pressed on to sponsor Bill Clinton's presidential election using that to usher in the year of the woman by allowing more women in the corridors of governance as an artist babra lent her voice to encourage the participation of creatives in political activities in 1995 she spoke at Harvard's John F Kennedy School of government about the roles artists have to play as participatory citizens through their support of Arts programs and funding strand has also been a loud voice in support of LGBT rights and was a part of the C no on 8 in campaign in 200 2008 this unsuccessful attempt was made to defeat California Proposition 8 of 2008 as time went by strand continued to evolve from one who was partly involved in politics to one who was actively involved in 2017 stran participated in the 2017 women's March in Los Angeles after Rufus Wright introduced her strand appeared on stage to give a speech and then in 2018 in an interview with Emma brochas of the Guardian stran mentioned a few things about the theme of her new album walls and the danger she supposed the then president of the United States Donald Trump posed in her words she argued this is a dangerous time in this nation this Republic a man who is corrupt and indecent and is assaulting our instit tions it's frightening and I just pray that people who are compassionate and respect the truth will come out and vote I'm saying more than just vote vote for Democrats she is a staunch Democrat in November 2023 being a big fan of Joe Biden she praised the president and said I like Biden I think he has done a good job I think he is compassionate smart and supports the right things one could say she's a fan because they are on the same page with several things including her support for LGBT life outside the stage and screens another side to Barbara that cannot be overlooked is the Romantic attention her Fame has brought constantly pulling men in both the worthy ones and the liabilities one of the men who breeed in and out of Barbara's life was John Peters a hairdresser turned movie producer all thanks to Barbara's influence Peters and Barbara fell in love the moment they met but their personalities clashed and they couldn't stay together next on the list was Don Johnson it seemed as though Barbara was really happy because when interviewed at that time she chattered gay however they surprisingly split up in 1988 Barbara left the world utterly shocked when she hopped on Andre Agassi who was 28 years her Junior whatever they had going on was regarded as a special friendship by Andre as if ashamed of all the recorded escapades Barbara vehement denied having a relationship with Steven Spielberg when confronted they both maintained their stance as being friends in addition to the list many other men were rumored to have had more than a working relationship with Barbara strand some of the allegations were openly denied some ignored and others were true Marlon Brando had his fair share in 1960s Joe namoth and Omar shareif took turns Chris kristopherson and the 1970s former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau Ryan O'Neal and Warren batty during the 70s as well Robert Redford in 1980 Richard Gear in 1983 Basin Robins Air Richard Basin had Barbara for the longest time from 1983 to 1987 while Clint Eastwood came came into the picture for a short period in 1989 next was James Newton Howard and actor Liam niss sometime in 1991 with Prince Charles now King Charles in 1994 then ABC World News newsman Peter Jennings and actor John vuon in the mid1 1990s luckily after her first failed marriage and all other failed relationships Barbara tied the knot with actor James Brolin in 1998 and they've been married together since then with three stepchildren indeed Barbara is known for altering and rewriting narratives just as she proved that she could succeed in shows she also proved that she could find the love of her life at any time Barbara grew from being a dual talented performer music and acting to a multi-talented young woman she had the combination of the expertise of a producer director lead actress and singer in the film Yentl upper sleeves the result was beyond mind-blowing because critics confessed that up till then there was no better film yentel went on to win an Oscar for best soundtrack courtesy of Barbara strand Barbara's Talent wasn't hidden indeed she grew up to actualize her dream of becoming famous and becoming a star she was honored by the then US President Barack Obama with the presidential medal of freedom in 2015 for her voice like diamonds many of her songs still live on and they remain Evergreen hits Awards and honors strand has been nominated 43 times for a Grammy award winning eight she has also received two special non-competitive Awards which are the 1992 Grammy Legend award and the 1994 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in addition to these barabra has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame four times then in 2011 she was ad warned with the honor of Music cares Person of the Year by the Grammy Foundation as a reward for her artistic achievement in the music industry in 1964 strand was presented the distinguished merit award by Mademoiselle and selected as Miss zeigfeld in 1965 in 1968 she received the Israel Freedom medal which is the highest civilian award in Israel after her one night performance in Israel in 1969 she was awarded Ed the pi Piper award by ASAP and pred de Academy Charles croses a few years later she was summoned to receive the crystal Apple award of Honor by her hometown city of New York then she was awarded achievement in the Arts by the Anti-Defamation League in 1978 in 1984 barara was awarded the women in film Crystal award for outstanding women who through their experience and enduring Excellence have helped to expand the role of women in the entertainment industry she also received the woman of Courage award from the National Organization for Women now the ORD desart at deetra and the scopus award from American Friends of the Hebrew University in 2000 President Bill Clinton presented strand with the national medal of Arts the highest honors particularly given for achievements in arts she also received the Library of Congress living legend award one other award that she won was that of the American Film Institute she was awarded the highest honor for a career in film AFI life Achievement Award she also won the Gracie Allen award the first annual Jewish image award in 2001 and the humanitarian award for her years of leadership vision and activism in the fight for civil liberties including religion race gender equality and freedoms of speech as well as all aspects of gay rights from Human Rights Campaign in 200 4 in 2007 she received one of the greatest Awards in American history from President George Bush the Kennedy Center Honors which is the highest recognition of cultural achievement same year she was honored with the highest decoration in France the Legion of Honor by French president Nicholas sarosi taking time travel to 2015 The Daily Telegraph ranked strand as one of the 10 top female singer songwriters of all time AE biography magazine ranked barara as one of their favorite leading actresses of all time BBC also featured Barbara strand on the voices of the century list as a gay icon Barbara strand was named by The Advocate as one of the 25 coolest women and the nine coolest women appealing to both lesbians and gay men she was also placed among the 12 greatest female gay icons of all time by Out magazine she was recognized as one of the top gay icons of the past three decades by Gay Times afi's greatest movie musicals highlighted the 25 Greatest American movie musicals and ranked funny girl where Barbara played the role hash 16 on the list as one of the best and most decorated actresses and artists in the history of America stran curated a path for herself becoming the only artist who currently holds membership in these organizations the American Society of composers authors and publishers Screen Actors Guild American Federation of television and radio artists Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences and Actors Equity Association as well and the honorary chairwoman of the board of directors of hadassa international Research Institute on women on November 7th 2023 Barbara released her Memoir my name is Barbara upon the book's release Barbara went on an interview with BBC and stated that she wanted to have more fun in life Barbara strand is a super screen and music goddess she's the only person to earn multiple Awards ranging from the Oscar Emmy Tony Grammy Golden Globe cable Ace National Endowment for the Arts and Peabody awards as well as many others in addition to the Kennedy Center Honor American Film institute's Lifetime Achievement honor and the Film Society of Lincoln Center chaplain award the impact left by Barbara on the entertainment industry movie acting and singing cannot be trivialized her distinguished acting abilities have set her apart inspired by her audience she has put a lot of smiles on their faces with her outstanding style of delivery in acting and singing and has served as a model for upcoming performers making her worthy of every award she has earned the sad life of Barbara strand as much as Barbara strand has enjoyed Fame and glamour in her prime she has experienced her share of challenges and heartaches along the way despite her iconic status Barbara Stan's life has been marked by moments of profound sadness and personal struggles however the profound sadness that now Shadows her later years isn't a recent development that emerged with age it's the lingering aftermath of traumas she endured and buried during her prime what hurts and pains hit the Young Barbara strand that the old her still can't shake off today throughout her life Barbara strand has weathered a barrage of pains but the wounds that still ache today are the insults and belittlement she endured on her Ascent to stardom these weren't merely bumps in the road they were significant hurdles she had to overcome and really bit into her soul imagine not being able to genuinely believe the Praises that are showered on you for your iconic voice and Masterpiece songs because you have spent your years being downgraded by those who were meant to nurture you that was the case for my barber strand since the beginning the media fixated oddly on her appearance dubbing her an amiable antier with an unbelievable nose likening her to a myopic gazelle yet as she ascended to superstardom the narrative shifted suddenly strand was hailed as a Babylonian Queen Ed for her Monumental achievements 250 million records sold 10 Golden Globe awards five emys and two Oscars for acting and songwriting however the scars of past criticism linger even after all these years I'm still hurt by the insults and can't quite believe the praise writes the star in her new autobiography my name is Barbara one memory that still hurts Barbara strand is her aversion to Stage work due to her experience in and funny girl on Broadway in her revealing Memoir she discloses The Strain with her co-star Sydney chaplain detailing his onstage cruelty which triggered panic attacks and Stage Fright married during the 1964 Premiere strand encountered marital boundaries with chaplain's flirtations rejecting his advances wounded his ego leading to verbal abuse during performances inflicting emotional turmoil and crippling anxiety confrontation proved feudal as chaplain persisted exacerbating Stan's distress despite her resilience that prevailed against the nightmare the ordeal etched scars that lingered altering her relationship with the stage forever and saddening her to date and that's a wrap for today's episode on stories about your most adored screen favorites thanks for watching to enjoy more thrilling stories that uncover the reality of your favorites click now on the next video that pops up on your screen

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Length: 36min 59sec (2219 seconds)

Published: Sat Apr 13 2024