How Streisand turned looking ‘too Jewish’ into stardom

Barbra Steisand (Photo: Wikipedia)
Barbra Steisand
(Photo: Wikipedia)

When she decided to go into show business, iconic Jewish-American performer Barbra Streisand had to overcome tremendous odds, not the least of which was what some viewed as her distinctively Jewish appearance, according to an upcoming biography of the singer and actress. Long before she became a cultural icon, the Brooklyn-born Streisand was mocked, derided and…

1 thought on “How Streisand turned looking ‘too Jewish’ into stardom”

  1. Such an inspiration to me:) I’ve ALWAYS thought of her as being beautiful physically, and love her NY accent. She deserves to get what she wants, as well as everyone else who has to struggle to get what they want, especially when there’s no support from family and peers.
    –Chris Case, Everett, Washington

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