Barbra Streisand Unable to Receive Honorary Palme d’Or in Cannes Due to Knee Injury

The legendary American singer and actress Barbra Streisand will not be able to attend the Cannes Film Festival to receive the honorary Palme d’Or due to a knee injury, organizers announced today.

In a statement, they shared a message from the 84-year-old diva, who specified that she is following the recommendations of her physicians as part of her recovery period.

Despite Streisand’s absence, the world capital of seventh art on the French Riviera has decided to maintain the tribute, scheduled for Saturday during the closing ceremony of the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.

Festival organizers had announced in March that this year’s honorary Palme d’Or would be presented to the American actress and singer as well as New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson.

Films such as Funny Girl, The Way We Were, The Prince of Tides, The Mirror Has Two Faces, and A Star Is Born are among Streisand’s most memorable performances. She boasts a unique collection of awards, including Oscars, Grammys, Emmys, and Tonys.