Full Name: Barbra Joan Streisand; Profession: American singer, actress, songwriter, filmmaker, director and producer; Nationality: American; Born: April 24, 1942; Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States; Generation: Silent Generation; Chinese Zodiac: Horse (Water Horse); Zodiac Sign: Taurus; Age in 2026: 84 (turning 84 on April 24, 2026, based on her 1942 birth year). Marital Status: Married to actor James Brolin since July 1, 1998 (previously married to actor Elliott Gould from 1963 to 1971); Children: One biological son, Jason Gould (born December 29, 1966), and three stepchildren through James Brolin (Josh, Molly and Jess Brolin); Cause of Death: N/A (alive as of 2026); Description: Barbra Streisand is an iconic and trailblazing entertainer whose career as a vocalist, screen and stage actress, filmmaker, producer, and cultural figure has spanned more than six decades, making her one of the most powerful and influential women in modern popular culture, celebrated as one of the best‑selling recording artists in history with more than 150 million records sold worldwide and as the only artist to have achieved number‑one albums in each of six consecutive decades on the U.S. Billboard 200, while also earning a rare EGOT combination of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony honors (including a Special Tony) alongside multiple Golden Globes, Peabody Awards, and major lifetime achievement recognitions, all while redefining female stardom by bringing explicitly Jewish, urban, and politically engaged characters and themes to mainstream film, music, and theater; using her celebrity to support liberal political causes and extensive philanthropy; and continuing to perform and appear publicly into her eighties—such as her return to the stage at the 2026 Academy Awards—thereby cementing her status as the single most internationally recognized celebrity born on April 24.