#43: Barbra Streisand (1969)

In 1969, Barbra Streisand dazzled as she took home the Academy Award for Best Actress for her unforgettable performance in Funny Girl. Her film debut brought the legendary Fanny Brice to life with a perfect blend of humor, charm, and powerhouse vocals, making Funny Girl an instant classic.

In a historic Oscars moment, Streisand tied for the win with Katharine Hepburn (The Lion in Winter), marking one of the few times in major Academy Award categories. As she clutched her golden statue, she famously opened with, “Hello, gorgeous!”—a line as iconic as her victory.