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Barbra Streisand to Receive Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes 2026

Barbra Streisand will be presented with an honorary Palme d'Or at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The award recognises her exceptional contributions to cinema over a decades-long career. Festival organisers confirmed filmmaker Peter Jackson will also receive the honour during the opening night. Streisand joins past recipients like Jodie Foster, Meryl Streep, and Tom Cruise.

Key Points: Barbra Streisand Awarded Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes

  • Lifetime achievement honour
  • Awarded at closing ceremony
  • Celebrates global film impact
  • Peter Jackson also honoured
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Barbra Streisand to receive Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes 2026

Oscar-winning icon Barbra Streisand will receive the honorary Palme d'Or lifetime achievement award at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

"The honorary Palme d'Or recognises exceptional contributions to cinema - Cannes Organisers"

Washington, March 12

Oscar-winning singer and actress Barbra Streisand will be honoured with an honorary Palme d'Or at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival, organisers have confirmed ahead of the event's 79th edition.

Streisand will receive the prestigious lifetime achievement honour during the festival's closing awards ceremony on May 23.

The Oscar-winning singer took to her Instagram handle to confirm the news.

The 2026 edition of the festival will take place from May 12 to May 23 on the French Riviera, bringing together filmmakers, actors and cinema enthusiasts from around the world.

The honorary Palme d'Or recognises exceptional contributions to cinema, and Streisand joins an illustrious group of past recipients who have been celebrated at Cannes for their impact on global filmmaking.

Previous honourees include filmmakers and actors such as Agnès Varda, Marco Bellocchio, Jodie Foster, Meryl Streep, Robert De Niro and Tom Cruise, all of whom have received the honour in previous years.

Streisand, a multi-award-winning performer, has enjoyed a decades-long career spanning music, film and stage. She has won an Academy Award and remains one of the most influential figures in entertainment, known for her work both in front of and behind the camera.

Festival organisers also confirmed that filmmaker Peter Jackson will receive an honorary Palme d'Or during the festival's opening night ceremony, marking another major recognition at this year's event.

As per Deadline, the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will conclude with the closing ceremony on May 23, where Streisand will formally accept the honorary Palme d'Or.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I respect her work, I do wish Cannes would also spotlight more contemporary artists from Asia and Africa who are pushing boundaries. The legacy is important, but so is the future of global cinema.
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Arjun K
Fantastic news! Streisand is a true icon. Her journey is inspiring for any artist. I hope this inspires our own Indian film legends to get similar global recognition soon. 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
A powerhouse performer getting her due. The honorary Palme d'Or list is getting more impressive. Peter Jackson too! Cannes 2026 looks like a must-watch event for film buffs.
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Karthik V
She is an all-rounder - singer, actress, director. Reminds me of our own multi-talented stars like A.R. Rahman or Shankar Mahadevan. Talent truly has no borders. Wishing her all the best!

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