Barbra Streisand Pulls Out of Cannes Closing Night — Why She’ll Miss the Palme d’Or Moment

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News (1 / 1) 18.05.2026 10:57 / Angela

Barbra Streisand announced she will not attend the Cannes closing ceremony and cannot accept her honorary Palme d'Or in person due to a knee injury. Read on to discover the full story!

Why she’s missing Cannes

Streisand, 84, said doctors advised her to stay home as she continues to recover from a knee injury, so she will be absent from the May 23 ceremony at the Grand Théâtre Lumière. In her statement she expressed gratitude for the honor and disappointment at not being able to celebrate the festival’s films and colleagues in person.

Festival response and company

The Cannes team sent warm wishes for a quick recovery, and organizers confirmed Streisand will still be honored alongside fellow Palme d'Or recipients John Travolta and Peter Jackson. The festival noted its support while proceeding with the planned closing events.