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Who tied with Barbra Streisand for Best Actress at the Oscars?

Last updated: September 18, 2025

Barbra Streisand made her big screen debut in 1968 with "Funny Girl," reprising the role of Fanny Brice that had already earned her a Tony nomination on Broadway. She was just 26 years old, fresh off her first Grammy wins, and was about to discover that movie audiences would fall for her the same way theater crowds had. Which legendary actress tied with Barbra Streisand for Best Actress at the Oscars?

Correct Answer: Katherine Hepburn

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When presenter Ingrid Bergman opened that envelope in 1969 and announced "It's a tie!" the audience gasped at one of the most shocking moments in Oscar history. She announced that Katharine Hepburn had won for "The Lion in Winter" and would be sharing the award with Barbra Streisand for her performance in "Funny Girl." Both actresses had received exactly 3,030 votes, and it was the only time this category ever had a tie. Hepburn had also won the year before for "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" and true to form, didn't show up to accept this award either. Meanwhile, Streisand later admitted she was initially shocked and had to rush to remove her gum and stick it under her chair before tripping on her too-long pants while heading to the stage. The moment marked the beginning of Streisand's film career dominance, though she probably never imagined her first Oscar win would involve sharing the spotlight with Hollywood royalty.

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