Barbra Streisand announced she will not attend the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony to accept her honorary Palme d’Or. The decision follows a knee injury and advice from her doctors.
Barbra Streisand issued a statement on May 17 saying she is unable to travel to the Festival de Cannes this year. She expressed regret at missing the chance to celebrate the 79th edition and spend time with fellow filmmakers in France, a country she has long admired. Streisand extended congratulations to the honorees and thanked the festival for its support of cinema.
