Barbra Streisand is reportedly considering quitting live performances.. The octogenarian took the stage at the 2026 Oscars as part of a special tribute to her longtime friend Robert Redford, who died in September at the age of 89.. However, the performance reportedly sparked a wave of criticism online, which is said to be behind Barbra Streisand’s alleged decision.. Barbra Streisand Knows Her Voice Isn’t What It Once Was. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. The 2026 Oscar Awards included a special segment dedicated to a tribute to Robert Redford, who passed away last year.. As part of the tribute, Streisand, who starred with the actor in “The Way We Were,” delivered a very personal speech and sang the iconic song associated with their 1973 film.. But to her surprise, the performance drew a wave of criticism from several netizens, many of whom claimed that her voice wasn’t what it used to be.. According to a source who spoke with Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop, the narrative has now pushed Streisand to begin considering quitting live performances, even though she was not fazed by the criticism.. “Babs doesn’t care what people say about her,” one insider said, explaining the decision to the outlet. “She never has.”. “She watched the performance, listened to the recording, and she knows the voice isn’t what it once was,” the source says.. The Singer Feels She Has Nothing Left To Prove. Ron Sachs – Pool via CNP / MEGA. Speaking further about Streisand, the source claimed that the EGOT winner refuses to be driven by the potential money she could make by continuing to perform with fading vocals, unlike many other aging stars.. “Barbra will never go out there just to collect a paycheck,” said the source. “She doesn’t need the money, and she has nothing left to prove.”. For the actress, she believes it would be best for people to remember how good she once was, rather than watch the legacy she has built fall apart as her singing voice declines with age.. “She would rather be remembered at her best,” continued the source. “Not compared to a version of herself from 50 years ago.”. While Streisand might still choose to release more music in the near future, her fans shouldn’t expect to see her on tour or in live performances where all of her frailties would be clearly exposed.. “You won’t see Barbra on tour again,” the source also noted. “For her, the performing chapter closed last night. It’s over.”. Barbra Streisand’s Voice During The Oscars Tribute To Robert Redford Was Criticized. Barbra Streisand pays tribute to Robert Redford and sings “The Way We Were” #Oscars pic.twitter.com/jDuhhDQXx2. — Deadline (@DEADLINE) March 16, 2026. Much of the criticism about Streisand’s performance for her late friend centered on her voice, with many worried that the legendary singer had lost her ability to sing.. “Cats in heat screaming late at night sound better than Barbra Streisand,” one netizen wrote on X.. “
