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14/04/1969 The best actresses Oscar is shared by Katharine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand

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Katharine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand Tie for Best Actress: 1969 Oscars

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Barbra Streisand recalls winning the Best Actress Oscar for 'Funny Girl'

It was a tie. The Best Actress award went to both Katharine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand, for her debut performance in 'Funny Girl'. Reprising her role in the hit Broadway musical, Streisand earned raves for her portrayal of Fanny Brice, the quintessential “ugly duckling” who blossoms into a sophisticated and beautiful star.