Barbra Streisand reveals her final note to Robert Redford in tear-jerking Oscars tribute

As photos of Robert Redford through the years appeared on the screen, Barbra Streisand shared more than a tribute — she shared a memory of a friendship that lasted decades. She recalled how Redford would teasingly call her “Babs,” a nickname she once resisted but clearly came to love.

She also spoke about a phone call she never forgot. Redford had told her gently, “Babs, I love you dearly, and I always will.” Knowing his time was limited, Streisand later wrote him a final note echoing his words: “I love you too. Babs.”

Moments later, she sang her iconic song The Way We Were, her voice filled with emotion. For those watching, the moment felt less like a performance and more like a quiet, heartfelt goodbye shared with the world.