Actor to Actor: Barbra Streisand Shares a Lifetime of Acting Insight with President Fran Drescher

Barbra Streisand joins SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher in conversation after receiving the union’s highest tribute: the Life Achievement Award.

“When I was in acting class when I was fifteen or sixteen years old, there was a guy in my class. I remember he had absolutely no charisma, but we were taught to do relaxation exercises. You had to sit there and almost do nothing. . . Is your foot shaking? Are you relaxing there? He became fascinating. And the single movement of an eyebrow raising was interesting. And it taught me a great lesson. I discovered ‘the something in nothing.’ You know what I mean? Just being human and accepting that. Not pushing any other emotion.” – 59TH SAG LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD HONOREE BARBRA STREISAND

What is the single most important acting lesson you’ve learned in your career? What does it take to be a great actor? What performances are inspiring you right now? These are just some of the questions posed by SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher to 59th SAG Life Achievement honoree Barbra Streisand. In this insightful conversation, the stage, screen and television icon delves into her remarkable career and reflects on a life in show business.

This conversation is a must-see for anyone seeking creative wisdom from one of the most brilliant performers of all time. The interview was recorded in February 2023.