Jennifer Anistononce had a memorableNew Year’s EvewithBarbra Streisand!As Aniston, 55, presented Streisand, 81, with the 2024SAG Awards' Life Achievement Award on Saturday, theFriendsstar shared that she and the Hollywood icon once kissed to celebrate the clock turning midnight on New Year’s Eve.“Barbra did not just pave the way for us women; she bulldozed a clearing for us. Magnificent talent aside, she’s also a mensch,” Aniston said in her speech. “Barbra created the Streisand foundation, giving tens of millions of dollars in grants to more than 800 organizations supporting women’s health, civil rights, environmental issues and gun control.“She continued, “And while I haven’t had the pleasure of working with her — yet — I’ve been fortunate enough to spend cherished time with her over the years, and I even got to kiss her at midnight one New Year’s Eve.““I’m telling the truth. Barbra, I love you, I love you, and congratulations on this well-deserved honor,” Aniston added, before turning the stage over toBradley Cooper, who also praised Streisand as she received the achievement award.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; NetflixSAG-AFTRAfirst announcedthat Streisand would be the 59th recipient of its Life Achievement Award in a December press release, describing theEGOT honoreeas “one of the greatest entertainers of all time.”Members of SAG-AFTRA’s National Honors and Tributes Committee nominate and vote on each year’s Life Achievement Award; a press release identifies recipients of the award as “a well-established performer who has contributed to improving the image of the acting profession and has a history of active involvement in humanitarian and public service endeavors.“Barbra Streisand on Feb. 24, 2024.NetflixPrior to Saturday’s ceremony, Aniston told PEOPLE on the red carpet that Streisand “was in my house since I could remember.““I just heard that voice… there’s nothing like her,” she said of Streisand’s impact on the entertainment industry. “There’s no one that compares to her and she paved the way for a lot of us women, all of us, actually.“Barbra Streisand and Jennifer aniston Oct. 17, 2011.Lester Cohen/WireImageStreisand is the award’s 59th recipient:Sally FieldandHelen Mirrenaccepted the honor at the 2023 and 2022 SAG Awards, respectively.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards are streaming live on Netflix from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles.
Jennifer Anistononce had a memorableNew Year’s EvewithBarbra Streisand!
As Aniston, 55, presented Streisand, 81, with the 2024SAG Awards' Life Achievement Award on Saturday, theFriendsstar shared that she and the Hollywood icon once kissed to celebrate the clock turning midnight on New Year’s Eve.
“Barbra did not just pave the way for us women; she bulldozed a clearing for us. Magnificent talent aside, she’s also a mensch,” Aniston said in her speech. “Barbra created the Streisand foundation, giving tens of millions of dollars in grants to more than 800 organizations supporting women’s health, civil rights, environmental issues and gun control.”
She continued, “And while I haven’t had the pleasure of working with her — yet — I’ve been fortunate enough to spend cherished time with her over the years, and I even got to kiss her at midnight one New Year’s Eve.”
“I’m telling the truth. Barbra, I love you, I love you, and congratulations on this well-deserved honor,” Aniston added, before turning the stage over toBradley Cooper, who also praised Streisand as she received the achievement award.
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Netflix
SAG-AFTRAfirst announcedthat Streisand would be the 59th recipient of its Life Achievement Award in a December press release, describing theEGOT honoreeas “one of the greatest entertainers of all time.”
Members of SAG-AFTRA’s National Honors and Tributes Committee nominate and vote on each year’s Life Achievement Award; a press release identifies recipients of the award as “a well-established performer who has contributed to improving the image of the acting profession and has a history of active involvement in humanitarian and public service endeavors.”
Barbra Streisand on Feb. 24, 2024.Netflix
Netflix
Prior to Saturday’s ceremony, Aniston told PEOPLE on the red carpet that Streisand “was in my house since I could remember.”
“I just heard that voice… there’s nothing like her,” she said of Streisand’s impact on the entertainment industry. “There’s no one that compares to her and she paved the way for a lot of us women, all of us, actually.”
Barbra Streisand and Jennifer aniston Oct. 17, 2011.Lester Cohen/WireImage
Lester Cohen/WireImage
Streisand is the award’s 59th recipient:Sally FieldandHelen Mirrenaccepted the honor at the 2023 and 2022 SAG Awards, respectively.
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The 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards are streaming live on Netflix from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles.
source: people.com
