| The legendary career of Barbra Streisand is well | | | | in Santa Monica, California, contributes to an array |
| known around the globe. Paved with impressive | | | | of causes every year. Among them, the Natural |
| achievements and memorable moments, | | | | Resources Defense Council, the National Breast |
| Streisand became the first female actress to | | | | Cancer Coalition Fund, the Institute for America's |
| ever direct and star in a motion picture that was | | | | Future, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, |
| recognized with a Best Director nomination from | | | | the Center for Public Integrity and the Center on |
| the DGA (Director's Guild of America). The film, | | | | Budget and Policy Priorities. Since it's inception in |
| The Prince of Tides, was also honored with seven | | | | 1986, The Streisand Foundation has provided |
| Academy Award nominations. | | | | grants totaling nearly 15 million dollars to national |
| In 1963, Barbara Streisand released her first | | | | organizations dedicated to bettering a number of |
| album, which was fittingly titled 'The Barbra | | | | important issues. In 1993, The Streisand |
| Streisand Album,' for which she received two | | | | Foundation noted that it would prioritize projects |
| Grammy Awards. At that time, she was the | | | | that were geared toward the economically |
| youngest artist to have ever received the Album | | | | disadvantaged youth in Los Angeles, California. |
| of the Year award. As Barbra made her motion | | | | Because of her national fame and world-renowned |
| picture debut in 1968, her attempt paid off with | | | | recognition, Barbra Streisand is an icon. Both |
| an Academy Award for Best Actress, which | | | | movie and music fans are always in search of |
| would be the first of two Oscars for this | | | | memorabilia that depicts the likeness of their |
| outstanding performer. | | | | favorite celebrity. Everything from autographs to |
| The self-proclaimed "actress who sings," Barbra | | | | movie collectibles and concert memorabilia, Barbra |
| Streisand has repeatedly found herself at the top | | | | Streisand is always a fan favorite. For additional |
| of the record charts and the box office. Her | | | | information on her legendary career or any of the |
| music success is marked with albums that have | | | | latest events, fans may visit her official website |
| been certified as both gold and platinum. Her film | | | | at Autograph seekers may send their request, |
| roles have earned her undeniable success at the | | | | along with a SASE (self-addressed stamped |
| Academy Awards but, through it all, Barbra | | | | envelope) to: |
| Streisand has remained dedicated to the causes | | | | Barbra Streisandc/o Martin Erlichman Associates, |
| that mean so much to her. | | | | Inc. |
| The Streisand Foundation, which is headquartered | | | | 5670 Wilshire Blvd. |