Happy 79th birthday to Barbra Streisand a thread about her impact (bc not enough of you understand just how legendary this woman is):

In the first 7 years of her career in the public eye, she won 2 Emmys, 5 Grammys, 1 Oscar, & 1 Tony making her an EGOT winner at just 27 years old.

Barbra won the AOTY Grammy for her debut album, an Emmy for her first TV special, an Oscar for her first film role as well as an Oscar & Grammy for the first song she wrote for a film.

Barbra was the first woman to win an Oscar for composing a song she also wrote for a film (Evergreen for “A Star Is Born”).

Barbra is the ONLY artist to have had a number 1 album in 6 consecutive decades on the Billboard 200.

Barbra was the first woman to direct, act, write, produce, and sing in her own film “Yentl” which she received the Best Director Award for at the Golden Globes. She was the only woman to do so until the 2021 Golden Globes.

Barbra was the first to ever use Dolby Surround Sound in a film (“Funny Girl”). https://twitter.com/barbrastreisand/status/1226206932106665985

The hosts of The View discussed how Barbra’s uniquely beautiful look shifted the conversation of beauty in the entertainment industry:

Mariah Carey spoke about where entertainers would be if Barbra wasn’t in the industry:

Beyoncé explained how Barbra inspired her to take control of all aspects of her career:

Britney Spears regarded Barbra as one of her influences:

Jlo asked Barbra for advice when creating one of her films:

Barbra has always spoken out about how women in the industry are mistreated:

Barbra’s remarkable work ethic is why she’s the best of the best.

“You know, people were saying to me, ‘How can you hold the note so long?’ And, I said, ‘’Cause I want to.’” - Barbra Streisand

Barbra holding this note for 20 seconds lives in my mind rent free

Here she is at 77 years-old belting effortlessly

Happy birthday queen ily forever @barbrastreisand