Overview
- Streisand, who disclosed Sunday she is recovering from a knee injury, said doctors told her not to attend the Cannes closing ceremony where she was set to receive an honorary Palme d'Or.
- Festival de Cannes confirmed it will still honor her during the May 23 ceremony at the Grand Théâtre Lumière, scheduled for 8:15 p.m. CET.
- Her statement did not mention surgery or a recovery timetable, and outlets differ on whether she had knee surgery, leaving those specifics unconfirmed.
- This appearance would have marked her first time at Cannes, a missed debut she called disappointing as she thanked organizers and saluted this year's filmmakers.
- Streisand is the third honorary Palme d'Or recipient this year alongside Peter Jackson, honored at the opening, and John Travolta, who received a surprise tribute during his film's premiere.