Barbra Streisand to Receive Cannes Honorary Palme d'Or

Mar 11, 2026 3:15am PT Barbra Streisand to Receive Cannes Honorary Palme d’Or By Marc Malkin Plus Icon Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events marcmalkin Latest ‘Heated Rivalry,’ Cynthia Erivo and Lady Gaga Win Big at Queerties Awards: Full Winners List 5 hours ago David Furnish on Elton John Oscar Party, Using Drones to Help Treat People With HIV and the Rocket Man’s Health: ‘He’s Keeping Busy and Moving Forward’ 13 hours ago Oscars 2026: The Ultimate Party Guide With Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Madonna, Dua Lipa, Teyana Taylor and More 1 day ago See All Barbra Streisand is set to receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May. “It is with a sense of pride and deep humility, that I’m honored to join the company of past Honorary Palme d’Or recipients whose work has long inspired me,” Streisand said in a statement on Wednesday. “In these challenging times, movies have the ability to open our hearts and minds to stories that reflect our shared humanity, and to perspectives that remind us of both our fragility and our resilience. Cinema transcends borders and politics, and affirms the power of imagination to shape a more compassionate world.” Related Stories 'Game of Thrones' Prequel Play Sets World Premiere From Royal Shakespeare Company The occasion will mark the EGOT recipient’s first time appearing at Cannes. She will be presented with the Palme d’Or on May 23 during the festival’s awards ceremony. Popular on Variety “A global star, Barbra Streisand is above all an artist, initiating projects that reflect who she is, that are her own and that she shares with the whole world,” festival director Thierry Frémaux said. “She is the legendary synthesis between Broadway and Hollywood, between the music hall stage and the big screen. Hearing her sing and seeing her perform are part of our best years.” In announcing the news, a press release from Cannes reads, in part: “Barbra Streisand has reached the pinnacle of the entertainment industry like no one before her. But this staggering record pales in comparison to her influence on pop culture in the second half of the 20th century.” Previous honorary Palme recipients include Peter Jackson, Agnès Varda, Marco Bellocchio, Jodie Foster, Meryl Streep, Robert De Niro and Tom Cruise. The press release also noted Streisand’s philanthropic efforts, including the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute and the Streisand Foundation’s support of gender and minority equality, LGBTQ+ rights, environmental issues, medical research and arts education for disadvantaged children. The 79th Festival de Cannes will take place May 12-23. As Variety previously reported, Streisand is expected to perform at the Oscars on Sunday during the In Memoriam segment in honor of her late “The Way We Were” co-star Robert Redford. Jump to Comments ‘Black Beauty’ Director Ashley Avis Launches ‘Lost Horses’ Campaign With PSA Set to Billie Eilish’s ‘What Was I Made For?’ at Sundance Mark Ruffalo Tells Kevin O’Leary to ‘STFU’ for Criticizing Billie Eilish’s Grammys Speech: ‘You Played Yourself Well in “Marty Supreme”‘ Finneas Slams ‘Powerful Old White Men’ Who Are ‘Outraged’ About Billie Eilish’s Grammy Speech: ‘We Can Literally See Your Names in the Epstein Files’ Billie Eilish Says ‘F— Ice’ During Grammy Win: ‘No One Is Illegal on Stolen Land’ Billie Eilish Concert Doc Release Pushed to May; James Cameron Says ‘We’re Dialing in Cool, New 3D Tech’ ’68th Annual Grammy Awards’ Review: Music’s Biggest Stars Found Their Own Ways to Recognize a National Crisis… In-Between the Delights of a Sabrina Carpenter and a Cher JavaScript is required to load the comments. Loading comments...