Barbra Streisand to Receive Cannes Honor

Barbra Streisand will receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, running May 12–23, 2026 https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/barbra-streisand-cannes-honorary-palme-dor/.

Streisand's honorary Palme d'Or will be presented during the festival's opening ceremony on May 14. She is the fourth woman to receive the honorary Palme d'Or, joining Jane Fonda, Jeanne Moreau, and Agnès Varda. The festival is recognizing Streisand's remarkable career in film, as both an actress and director. She has directed films such as "Yentl," "The Prince of Tides," and "The Mirror Has Two Faces". Streisand's most recent album, "Evergreens: Celebrating Six Decades on Columbia," was released recently, marking her continued presence in the entertainment world. The Cannes Film Festival will run from May 12 to May 23, showcasing a diverse range of cinematic talent and achievement.

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