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Lollipop and pigtails make for a darling Barbra Streisand in this undated photo.

Babs liked patterns in 1965…but then again, who didn’t?

Donning a hillbilly outfit and a washboard, Streisand joined forces with Dean Martin (left) and Bob Hope (right) in a still from a television special in 1964.

Streisand’s cover for The Barbra Streisand Album in 1963. Originally, Columbia Records didn’t want to sign the singer, but after it relented, her album went gold.

Big chair, bigger voice. Streisand on the set of her first TV special My Name Is Barbra in 1965.

Who’s growling at whom? Streisand stares at a tiger on the set of her 1966 CBS musical special Color Me Barbra.

Streisand looks stiff and conspicuous as she sits at a fashion show. Three ladies down from her, legendary actress Marlene Dietrich seems to be glancing her way.

Streisand and Judy Garland sing duets “Get Happy” and “Happy Days Are Here Again” for Garland’s eponymously titled TV show in 1963. For her performance, Streisand was nominated for an Emmy.

Surrounded by musicians, Streisand sings on stage for Barbra Streisand…And Other Musical Instruments, a TV musical variety show for CBS in 1973.

Stylin’ and profilin.’ Babs attends a party with husband Elliott Gould for the film Bullitt in 1968.

Streisand poses pretty for her 1969 musical comedy Hello, Dolly! But in this photo, we’re thinking more along the lines of Hello, Legs!

Streisand in 1970 playing the role of Doris—a model, actress and sometimes prostitute—in the romantic comedy The Owl and the Pussycat.

Streisand and Ray Charles sing together for her musical variety show Barbra Streisand…And Other Musical Instruments in 1973.

Streisand juggles her trophies at the 34th Annual Golden Globe Awards in 1977 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

A still taken from the movie set Nuts, circa 1987. Streisand played the role of Claudia Draper, a prostitute who kills one of her clients in self-defense.

Streisand wins multiple Emmys for her music special Barbra Streisand The Concert in 1995.

In 2001 Sidney Poitier presents Streisand with the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award in Beverly Hills, California.

Two divas and a pooch. Streisand smiles with Celine Dion for the 10th Annual Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation Grand Slam for Children Fundraiser in 2005.

Streisand is honored at the Human Rights Campaign in 2004. She’s pictured here with Neil Meron (left), Liza Minnelli (right) and Craig Zadan (far right).

Streisand, Morgan Freeman, dancer Twyla Tharp and other artists gather together for their group photo as 2008 Kennedy Center honorees.

Streisand sings along with Justin Bieber, Usher, Tony Braxton, Wyclef Jean and other A-list celebs for the “We Are the World 25 Years for Haiti” recording session in Hollywood, California, in 2010.

Along with National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences president Neil Portnow, Prince honors Queen Streisand with a 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute in Los Angeles.

A snowball effect. Streisand ensconces herself in white, accompanied by husband James Brolin at The 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, in 2004.

Encore, please. Streisand performs at her 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute at the Los Angeles Convention Center in 2011.