Jennifer Aniston revealed an unexpected collaboration with Barbra Streisand.
During her speech introducing Streisand at the 2024 SAG Awards for the icon's Life Achievement Award on Saturday, she revealed that the couple once celebrated New Year's Eve together with a kiss.
“And while I haven't had the pleasure of working with her, yet, I've been lucky enough to spend precious time with her over the years, and even got to kiss her at midnight one New Year's Eve,” he said. Friends,” the star said.
Aniston also praised the “Funny Girl” star in her speech, saying, “Barbra. That's all you have to say and you know it. You know. That face. That voice. That talent. She's a unique talent in the world.” life”. and how lucky it is in our life.”
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Jennifer Aniston presented Barbra Streisand with her SAG Life Achievement Award on Saturday and revealed that she “was able to kiss her at midnight on New Year's Eve.” (Getty Images)
“Barbra's music was always playing in my house growing up, and I remember so vividly hearing that voice. I mean that voice. This feeling just invaded my whole body. My eyes filled with tears. And from that moment on, “I was madly in love with Barbra,” he added.
“Barbra not only paved the way for us women; she also blazed a trail for us. Aside from her magnificent talent, she is also a mensch,” Aniston said. She also highlighted her charitable work, including the creation of the Streisand Foundation, “giving tens of millions of dollars in grants to more than 800 organizations supporting women's health, civil rights, environmental issues and pollution control.” weapons”.
As she wrapped up her performance, Aniston added, “I'm telling the truth. Barbra, I love you, I love you, and congratulations on this well-deserved honor.”
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Bradley Cooper joined Aniston on stage to present Streisand in her honor. (Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)
Bradley Cooper, who followed Streisand's path and starred in 2018's “A Star is Born” after its 1976 version, took the stage to help introduce Streisand as well.
“Barbra, you stop at nothing in your quest to make your brilliant visions a reality; we are so pleased to be here tonight to see you honored for your remarkable and truly unprecedented career,” Cooper said.
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Streisand thanked the actors union and said it is a “privilege to be a part of this profession.” (Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)
In her speech accepting her Life Achievement Award, Streisand thanked SAG and talked about dreaming of being an actress and watching “Guys and Dolls,” starring Marlon Brando, as a child.
“That imaginary world was much more pleasant than anything I was experiencing. I didn't like reality. I wanted to be in the movies, even though I knew I didn't look like the other women on screen,” she recalled. , adding: “Somehow, thank God, it all came true.”
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Streisand later said in her speech: “It's really a privilege to be part of this profession. People can sit in the theater and escape their own problems. What an idea.”
