Barbra Streisand Honored With Chaplin Award

The 'Meet the Fockers' actress was was feted by famous
friends, including Bill Clinton, Michael Douglas and Ben
Stiller at the Film Society of Lincoln Center's 40th
Chaplin Award Gala.
Singer and actress Barbra
Streisand was honored for her
film career at Avery Fisher Hall
on Monday night, April 22.
Streisand, who also remains
active as songwriter, film
producer and director, was
given by former president Bill
Clinton the 40th annual
Chaplin Award from the Film
Society of Lincoln Center.
"Ever since I can remember,
I've been called 'bossy and
opinionated'," said Streisand,
who was hailed from the stage as a "true legend and
hometown girl." "Well, I guess I am. Three cheers for
bossy women!"
In his speech, Clinton acknowledged the Award-winning
performer's success in entertainment industry. "Barbra
has made that new world her life's work in song and
movies, producing, directing, acting, writing, and fighting
for causes and people she believed in. She has lifted a
lot of clouds," he said.
Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, Liza Minnelli and Tony
Bennett paid their tribute to Streisand with their musical
performances. Also taking the stage to sing their praises
for her were Michael Douglas , last year's honoree
Catherine Deneuve, Amy Irving, Ben Stiller , Pierce
Brosnan and Kris Kristofferson .
During the evening reception, clips from Streisand's
notable films were shown, including "Funny Girl", "The
Way We Were", "Yentl" and " Meet the Fockers". After the
honors, the crowd migrated across the Lincoln Center
plaza to the David H. Koch Theater for a Grey Goose-
hosted celebratory dinner, which saw the opening
performance from Ann Hampton Callaway.