Hey there, folks! If you've been keeping up with the buzz around Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga's remake of A Star Is Born, get ready for something just as exciting. Barbra Streisand has dropped a little nugget of news that’s got us all talking. She's revealed plans to release a fresh version of her 1976 classic with Kris Kristofferson. This re-release, exclusively on Netflix, includes a scene she originally cut, where Barbra and Kris sit down to write a song together. It’s like getting a whole new layer of insight into the magic they created!
A Look Back at Barbra's Creative Process
Barbra Streisand, the powerhouse we know and love, recently opened up about this decision at an event in LA promoting her Netflix special Barbra: The Music… The Mem’ries… The Magic!. At 76 years old, she's still as vibrant and reflective as ever. She admitted, "I wrote this song, but I wasn’t sure if it was really good. I felt very insecure because I just sang other people’s songs back then. Looking around, I saw women like Joni Mitchell, Laura Nyro, and Carole King writing their own material, and I wanted to be a part of that movement." It’s a powerful reminder of how even the most celebrated artists wrestle with self-doubt.
Barbra and Kris in A Star Is Born.
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Barbra's Journey Through Self-Doubt
It's no secret that Barbra has faced her fair share of self-doubt throughout her career. She admitted, "I’m insecure in many ways. I don’t think everything I do is great." This includes her long-planned memoir, which has been in the works for quite some time. "I’m trying to write a book now. I’m in my third year! It’s exhausting to relive my life. I’ve been there, done that. I need to move on," she confessed. It's refreshing to hear such honesty from an icon who's been in the spotlight for decades.
Barbra also shared some painful memories from early in her career. She was often told to "fix my nose, cap my teeth, change my name." Even after finding success as an actress, critics questioned her decision to become a director with 1983’s Yentl. "Can an actress really handle a film's budget?" she recalled people asking. It's a testament to her resilience that she not only proved them wrong but also paved the way for future generations of female directors.
