Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford, Tribute

Barbra Streisand honored Robert Redford at the Oscars; Jane Fonda reacted.

Lead Summary

At the 98th Academy Awards, Barbra Streisand delivered a moving tribute during the In Memoriam segment for Robert Redford.

Actress Jane Fonda later expressed that she also felt she should have been allowed to honor the late actor‑filmmaker.

Robert Redford In Memoriam Segment

• The ceremony’s In Memoriam portion highlighted Robert Redford, In Memoriam, alongside other industry figures such as Rob Reiner, Val Kilmer, and Catherine O’Hara.
• Redford passed away on 16 September 2025 at the age of 89.

Barbra Streisand’s Tribute

• Streisand, 83, recalled her sole on‑screen collaboration with Redford in the 1973 Sydney Pollack romance The Way We Were.
• She described him as “a brilliant, subtle actor” and performed a brief live rendition of the film’s title song, marking the first Oscar performance of the piece since the late Marvin Hamlisch’s tribute.

Jane Fonda’s Response

• During an Oscar‑night party, Fonda told Entertainment Tonight that she wondered why Streisand, rather than she, delivered the tribute.
• Fonda noted that she appeared alongside Redford in four films, adding that she “was always in love with him” and praised his impact on independent cinema.

Film Collaborations with Robert Redford

• The Tall Story (1960)
• The Chase (1966)
• Barefoot in the Park (1967)
• Our Souls at Night (2017)

These four titles illustrate the breadth of Jane Fonda’s work with Redford compared with Streisand’s single collaboration.

Key Takeaways

• Barbra Streisand paid tribute to Robert Redford during the Oscars In Memoriam segment.
• Jane Fonda publicly shared that she believed she also deserved the opportunity to honor Redford.
• Redford’s legacy was commemorated alongside other Hollywood icons, underscoring his influence on American cinema.

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