For the star's birthday, look back at Barbra Streisand's Funny Girl days and other memorable young moments.

For more than seven decades,<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/best-dressed-celebs-at-the-2021-golden-globe-awards" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Barbra Streisand</a> has been one of the most successful women in the entertainment industry. Captivating the world with her unmatched talent, the famous singer got her start by performing in nightclubs and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/michael-kors-40th-anniversary-fall-winter-2021-collection" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Broadway </a>theaters in the early 1960s, and it's been an upward trajectory for her ever since. Rapidly, Streisand became known for her unique style and talent, displayed in acclaimed musical films such as <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062994/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Funny Girl</a>&nbsp;(1968), for which she won the 1968 Academy Award for Best Actress, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075265/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Star Is Born</a>&nbsp;(1976), for which she earned an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Evergreen."&nbsp;&nbsp;
Throughout her young years, Streisand laid the foundation for her unparalleled career. Surrounded by glitz and glam, the young American singer never stopped working; in the late 1990s, she broke records with two hit albums, <a href="https://www.barbrastreisand.com/music/back-broadway/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Back to Broadway</a>&nbsp;(1993) and <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/higher-ground/170424368" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Higher Ground</a> (1997). She has sung with stars such as Judy Garland, who told her on the air that she was one of the last great belters. She's also topped the charts alongside musical juggernauts such as Neil Diamond and Donna Summer. That's not even counting her credits as a producer, most notably her film Yentl (1983), for which she earned five Academy Award nominations. Her level of stardom has been compared to that of Frank Sinatra, and she remains a living legend and prime example of what any singer and performer should aspire to. Today, Streisand is one of three PEGOT winners in history, with Peabody, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards to her name.
Amidst her success, the actress married Elliott Gould in 1963, who is the father of her only son, Jason Gould. The couple parted in 1971, and Streisand has been happily <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/weddings-trends-2021-corona-bridal-minimalism" target="_blank" rel="noopener">married</a> to actor James Brolin for 27 years.
For the Queen of the Divas's 83rd birthday, look back at her outstanding career with these&nbsp;photos from the star&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/young-jennifer-aniston-sexy-photos-brad-pitt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">youth</a>.&nbsp;

The young singer contemplates in the recording studio. Getty Images.

In 1965, Barbra Streisand takes home an Emmy Award for her TV special 'My Name is Barbra.' Getty Images.

Streisand rehearses for a concert in Central Park in 1967. Getty Images.

Barbra Streisand as Fanny Brice in 'Funny Girl,' 1968. Getty Images.

Barbra Streisand on the set of 'Hello Dolly' with her son. Getty Images.

Barbra Streisand in 'Funny Girl,' 1968. Getty Images.

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