Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Barbra Streisand snubbed “A Star Is Born” at the Oscars by choosing to instead introduce Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman” as a nominee for Best Picture. After she starred in the 1976 version of “A Star Is Born,” Streisand won the Oscar for Best Original Song for “Evergreen,” the same award Lady Gaga netted with her current hit “Shallow.” Although Streisand has praised Bradley Cooper and Gaga’s version, she opted to present “BlacKkKlansman” when given her choice of the two movies. She’s said of the new “Star Is Born”: “It’s a good movie; it’s gonna be a hit.” But she adored Lee’s latest, tweeting in May, “I just saw an amazing film — it is so brilliant and so timely!” and then plugged the film again when it was released in August. A source said: “Spike and Barbra aren’t great pals, but Barbra loved that movie.” Lee went on to win his first Oscar, and he and Streisand were seen huddled together at the Governors Ball after the awards, as he downed a glass of Champagne and kissed her hand repeatedly, according to the LA Times. Barbra posted a photo of the pair together, both holding his Oscar, with the caption: “I was so happy for Spike Lee last night.”<doc-sep>BARBRA Streisand will be the surprise superstar guest at Sunday’s Oscars — exactly 50 years after winning Best Actress. The stage and screen icon, 76, has been invited to take part in an on-stage skit with Lady Gaga, who succeeded Barbra as the lead character Ally in the movie A Star Is Born. 4 Barbra has been a keen supporter of the new adaptation of the classic movie Credit: Handout - Getty Gaga, 32, is in the running for Best Actress for her turn in the film, which Barbra made a version of in 1976. An Oscars insider said: “Organisers have been desperate to get Barbra involved in the ceremony. “Fans will love seeing her with Gaga and she has been a keen supporter of the film. “There is no host this year so bosses know they need to pull stunts like this in order to create some viral moments and get people talking about the night.” 4 Lady Gaga won the gong for Best Actress at the Critics Choice Awards Credit: The Mega Agency 4 Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga's A Star Is Born is nominated for seven Oscars Credit: Splash News 4 Barbra starred in the 1976 adaptation of a Star Is Born alongside Kris Kristofferson Credit: Rex Features MOST READ IN TV & SHOWBIZ KIM'S NEW KRUSH The men lining up to be Kim K's next partner as Kanye ‘dates Irina Shayk’ JOSS PERFECT Jac Jossa shows off her tiny waist after weight loss in pretty summer dresses 'WE'LL SEE' Louise Redknapp revealed Jamie wanted another baby when she was on Strictly GRANDE AFFAIR Ariana dazzles in white gown as she shares private pics from secret wedding a wright treat! Mark Wright gives fans tour of new £2,400 a night home with Michelle Keegan Exclusive ARG-AIN James ‘Arg’ Argent's set to reunite with 'love of his life' ex Lydia Bright Brit Richard E. Grant, 61, nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category for Can You Ever Forgive Me?, is expected to meet Barbra at the ceremony after revealing he sent her a fan letter aged 14. He also admitted earlier this week he had heard whispers of her attendance. The actor said: “I heard a rumour she’s presenting one of the honorary awards at the Oscars. If I get the chance to be in her line of view, that would be extremely pleasing.” Barbra won the Best Actress gong, in a tie with Katharine Hepburn, for her turn as comedian Fanny Brice in 1969 film Funny Girl. Lady Gaga sings 'I'll Never Love Again' in A Star Is Born with Bradley Cooper<doc-sep>Never say never! Richard E. Grant is a longtime Barbra Streisand fan, and the Can You Ever Forgive Me? star finally got his moment with the icon, 76, at the 91st Academy Awards on Sunday, February 24. The actor, 61, was spotted taking a selfie with Streisand at the Oscars ceremony after he and his costar Melissa McCarthy talked to the 10-time Grammy winner. Grant, who wore a red suit to the ceremony, was all smiles during their interaction. The Downton Abbey alum showed his love for Streisand during the awards show too. When the singer took to the stage to introduce one of the night’s nominees, BlacKkKlansman, Grant grabbed his chest and yelled, “Wow!” “Being Oscar nominated was pretty amazing, but meeting with @barbrastreisand and having a proper conversation was an absolute astonishment,” he wrote on Instagram on Monday, February 25. “40 carat Gold.” He isn’t a new fan of the Brooklyn native. In fact, Grant wrote Streisand a letter when he was only 14 — and took a selfie in front of her house last month. “Anyone who’s a lifelong fan of someone will understand what it felt like for me to take this snap outside @barbrastreisand‘s house in Malibu, having written to her when I was 14 years old,” he captioned his selfie on Instagram at the time. “I asked Security for permission, and he said, ‘It’s a public road, but thanks for asking’. My wife @joandialect has generously accommodated my lifelong fandom.” He also included a screenshot of his letter, which invited the actress to his family home if she was feeling “tired and pressurized” by her fame. Streisand tweeted a response to Grant’s letter last month. “Dear Richard, what a wonderful letter you wrote me when u were 14,” she said. “And look at u now! You’re terrific in your latest movie with Melissa. Congratulations and love Barbra.” In addition to finally meeting Striesand at the Academy Awards, the nominee also posed for pics with Chadwick Boseman, Emilia Clarke and Octavia Spencer.<doc-sep>
Richard E. Grant had a magical moment when he finally met Barbra Streisand at the 91st Academy Awards Richard E. Grant Was in 'Absolute Astonishment' After Meeting Idol Barbra Streisand at the Oscars Richard E. Grant fulfilled his lifelong dream of meeting his icon Barbra Streisand! The Oscar nominee, 61, couldn’t rein in his excitement at seeing the singer, 76, introduce Best Picture nominee BlacKkKlansman at Sunday night’s award show. And just when he thought he couldn’t have had a better Babs experience, the actor got to meet his longtime idol face-to-face. “Being Oscar nominated was pretty amazing, but meeting with @barbrastreisand and having a proper conversation was an absolute astonishment. 40 carat Gold 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟,” he wrote on Instagram along with a photo of himself in awe at seeing Streisand onstage. He later tweeted a blurry selfie of himself and Streisand after the ceremony, writing, “Suitably blurry-eyed selfie with @BarbraStreisand who was EVERYTHING I’d hoped,expected & dreamt she’d be. QUEEN BEE.” Be sure to check out PEOPLE’s full Oscars coverage to get the latest news on film’s biggest night. The Funny Girl actress also shared a photo of the two alongside Best Actress nominee Melissa McCarthy. Grant shared his love for Streisand in a tweet in January, in which he revealed that he’d taken a trip to the actress’ home and snapped a pic outside of her residence. “As a lifelong fan of someone you’ll understand what it meant for me to take this snap outside the home of @BarbraStreisand,” he wrote. “Asked Security for permission & he replied ‘It’s a public road, but thanks for asking.’” Grant also shared he had written her a letter when he was 14 and copied a photo of his letter on the tweet. Hours after he shared the sweet note, Streisand responded. “Dear Richard What a wonderful letter you wrote me when u were 14 ! and look at u now! You’re terrific in your latest movie with Melissa,” she wrote, referencing Grant’s most recent film Can You Ever Forgive Me? which also stars McCarthy. RELATED VIDEO: Barbra Streisand Raps Cardi B’s ‘Bodak Yellow’ on Carpool Karaoke: ‘These Is Bloody Shoes?’ “Congratulations and love Barbra,” she finished. Grant quickly tweeted back to the actress and thanked her for her kind words. “I cannot begin to properly express what your generous reply has meant to me! THANK YOU. And most especially for NOT calling Security to have me arrested! !” he wrote, adding six red hearts to the end of his reply. Grant was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Jack Hock in the film Can You Ever Forgive Me? alongside McCarthy who was nominated for Best Actress.