Overview
- During the In Memoriam segment at the Dolby Theatre, she delivered a personal eulogy to Redford before a brief performance of the film’s 1973 title song.
- She framed The Way We Were as a love story rooted in a “dark time” of U.S. history defined by denunciations and loyalty oaths.
- The rendition lasted about 40 seconds and circulated widely on social media, with outlets such as Good Morning America highlighting the moment.
- Streisand has performed infrequently since 2019 and last sang the piece at the Oscars in 2013 in tribute to composer Marvin Hamlisch.
- The In Memoriam block also included special tributes to Rob Reiner and Diane Keaton, while reports noted notable omissions from the telecast such as Brigitte Bardot.