An 80th Birthday Celebration!BarbraStreisandfirst dazzled Broadway audiences with her comedic timing and enchanting voice. Then, she filled our stereos, television sets, and cinema screens with laughter, tears, and wonder, collecting Emmys, Grammys, Oscars, Tonys, and many other accolades across an illustrious seven-decade career. From humble beginnings in Brooklyn,Barbrawould become a global ambassador for the arts, and a pioneerthe first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a big-budget film withYentlin 1983. FromFunny Girlto serious filmmaker, multi-platinum recording artist to influential activist,Barbrahas been a woman for all seasons. We are proud to celebrateBarbras 80th birthday by looking back on her phenomenal rise to stardom and her impact on entertainment today.