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It's hard to think of a multi-hyphenate more iconic than Barbra Streisand, and with a career spanning over six decades, it's not shocking that Streisand has a high net worth. The singer-songwriter-actor-director-producer found success right out of the gate, winning a Grammy for her debut album, The Barbra Streisand Album. Streisand has the distinction of being — meaning she's won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. Her first Emmy was for her TV special, My Name is Barbra, her first Oscar for her lead role in Funny Girl, and her Tony for Star of the Decade.

Streisand was born in Brooklyn, New York to parents Diana Ida and Emanuel. A performer from a young age, Streisand got her start singing in nightclubs as a teenager before earning guest appearances on The Tonight Show. In her personal life, Streisand has had several high-profile romantic relationships. She was married to fellow actor Elliot Gould from 1963-1971, and together they have a son, Jason Gould (b. 1966). Streisand notably dated hairdresser/producer Jon Peters from 1973-1982 and Baskin-Robbins ice cream heir Richard Baskin from 1983-1987. In 1998, Streisand married actor James Brolin.

Barbra Streisand's Net Worth

The EGOT Winner Is Worth $400 Million

With such a spectacular and prolific career, Barbra Streisand has earned every penny of her massive $400 million net worth (via ). Though it's unlikely that Streisand will go on another tour, her last one, Barbra: The Music, The Mem'ries, The Magic (2016-2017) grossed over $50 million, with the songstress taking home $3.6 million for just one concert.

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Streisand's illustrious career has seen her release a grand total of 84 albums throughout her career (36 of them studio albums), with 1980's Guilty being the bestseller amongst the lot, selling approximately 15 million copies (via ). In addition to the money Streisand has made from singing, performing, acting, directing, and producing, it's estimated that she owns approximately $100 million worth of real estate. She also has a staggering art collection. Though the collection's value isn't known, a John Singer Sargent she donated to the LA County Museum of Art was valued at $20 million.

Barbra Streisand's Age & Height

Streisand Is A Taurus

Barbra Streisand was born on April 24, 1942, making her 82 years old in 2026. With her birthday at the end of April, Streisand falls under the Taurus sign on the zodiac. An earth sign represented by the bull, Tauruses are famous for their stubbornness and determination, traits that define Streisand.

Despite her undeniable talent, Streisand faced obstacles throughout her entire performing career. She was criticized by her mother for pursuing show business, and frequently told she wasn't attractive enough to perform and should consider a nose job. She did not. A determined Taurus, Streisand is anything but average, except in one category — her height. She stands at 5' 5" tall, a common height for American women.

Barbra Streisand Won The Presidential Medal Of Freedom In 2015

President Barack Obama Presented Her With The United States' Highest Civilian Award

Though Barbra Streisand has since received some company in the EGOT club, she's in even more rarified awards-winning air, having been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by former President Barack Obama in 2015. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award in the United States of America and is granted to those "who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors."

Streisand was one of 17 honorees, with the group also comprised of the late composer Stephen Sondheim, fellow musician Gloria Estefan, director Steven Spielberg, and mathematician Katherine Johnson, whose . While Barbra Streisand may be worth $400 million, her contributions to the arts are absolutely invaluable.

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