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Barbra Streisand showed the world a very limited view of her family life during Thanksgiving by posting a heartwarming picture with her stepdaughter Molly. The world-famous singer-actress let us penetrate deeper into her world and communicated home joys, revealing a day ruled by children’s art and family participating at her home.
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In the post, the photo presents a very laid-back and informal atmosphere, which is in sharp contrast to the other side of life that typically comes across in Streisand’s portrayal. Barbra and Molly are pictured together for the holiday with the family kids around them doing coloring and making little necklaces. It is a laid-back mixed-age family celebration, which is a less known aspect of the star’s life for the public eye. The background, which is a beautifully furnished area with dark wood interiors, aroused many questions among the viewers, one of which was, “The beautiful wood interior looks like it’s from the East Coast?” Someone else even claimed they recognized the place, such as one who said, “I have seen this in her design book.”
Of course, the delightful post attracted a lot of love in comments from Barbra’s fans. The comments mostly focused on how the family was just like any other and the beauty of the moment. One person, who probably shared the feelings of the rest, said, “This PRECIOUS picture SOOOO made my day!” Another one said, “I certainly do LOVE seeing you amidst the LOVE of your BEAUTIFUL family!” Family ties were the common ground, one even asked, “Do the kids call you Bubbe? I am just imagining the kids coming and going to Bubbe’s place while all of us are like, “OMG” Barbra Streisand’s Thanksgiving!!” This comment is a perfect illustration of the wonderful blend of her global superstar status and her grandmother’s role.
A reply that was particularly touching came from a person who had a childhood connection with Molly. The person posted, “I taught little Molly how to swim at a Brentwood camp when she was a kid!” the narrator stated. “I liked her very much, she was so nice and lovely as a girl. I’m so glad to see the beautiful woman she has become.” The reminiscence added a dimension of sincere, long-term warmth to the family picture that Barbra Streisand made.
On the other hand, there were no purely nostalgic reactions. The catering staff is visible in the background, which gave rise to a somewhat mixed and minor discussion about the nature of holiday work, and at the same time, it also sparked a debate about whether they should be there or not. One said pointedly, “….and lots of staff asking themselves why they aren’t home with their own families.” This person started a little storm of a discussion. Opinions were divided, some acknowledging the staff’s choice, like one who said, “They are making money!!! Maybe they don’t care about a bogus “holiday”???” Others just said, “Then they shouldn’t have taken the job.” This entire exchange did encourage the scene a bit by granting the realistic, if gritty, counterpart to the otherwise idyllic setting.
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Through love of family and playful disputes, Barbra Streisand’s heritage was omnipresent. With every photo shared, fans continued expressing their love for her over the years. One fan’s comment read, ‘We are so thankful to have you in our lifes through your songs and movies! You are an Inspiration!!’ This was a widespread sentiment and many voiced it by thanking her not only for sharing her talent but also her personal world. The post was a powerful reminder that the legendary voice and the iconic roles belong to a woman who is very much family-centered and relishes the simple, universal pleasures of a holiday spent with family. The Thanksgiving message extended beyond her own dining room, reminding many of her shared fight for women’s health with Nancy Pelosi. Her son Jason Gould has also been a source of public pride for her. In a different context, she has spoken about her deep regret over selling a priceless Gustav Klimt painting. More recently, she celebrated her friend Brenda Vaccaro’s birthday with a heartfelt tribute. Her legacy also includes her White House Rose Garden legacy, which she has mourned the loss of.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
