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

As photos of Robert Redford filled the screen, Barbra Streisand shared more than a tribute—she opened a window into a friendship that had lasted through decades. She recalled how he playfully called her “Babs,” a nickname she said she resisted but clearly held close. Then she revealed a phone call she never forgot, when he told her softly, “Babs, I love you dearly, and I always will.”

Knowing time was running short, she wrote him one last note, echoing his words and signing it the way he called her: “I love you too. Babs.” Moments later, she sang The Way We Were, her voice heavy with memory, turning the tribute into something that felt less like a performance and more like a public farewell.