Barbra Streisand is 'still horrified' by her infamous 1969 Oscars outfit — take a look at photos from the night

Ayomikun AdekaiyeroJan 14, 2024, 09:18 IST

Barbara Streisand holds the Oscar she won for "Funny Girl."Bettmann / Contributor / Getty Images

Barbra Streisand won her first Oscar in 1969.
However, her success was partly overshadowed by a wardrobe malfunction.

Barbra Streisand has said that she is "still horrified" by her wardrobe malfunction at the 1969 Oscars.

The night was a big moment in Streisand's career as she won her first Oscar for her debut movie role as Fanny Brice in "Funny Girl."

However, the outfit she chose for the ceremony became see-through underneath the bright lights of Los Angeles' Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, where the awards took place.

In her new memoir, "My Name Is Barbra," Streisand reflects on the infamous moment.

Take a look back at the night below.

1969 was a major year for Barbra Streisand as she was nominated for her first Oscar.

"Funny Girl" was Streisand's movie debut.ABC Photo Archives / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Streisand writes in her memoir that she got ready for the ceremony in her dressing room on the Paramount lot.

Streisand writes that it was easier to get changed there, where she was filming "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever," rather than go home.Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Streisand says she struggled to choose between two outfits: "a long black Empire-style gown" and a "black net" pantsuit.

Streisand writes that the first outfit would give her grand entrance on the red carpet while the latter fit her age. ABC Photo Archives / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Streisand says she chose the pantsuit to "look more like the 26-year-old girl I am."

Streisand says there was also not enough time to change her hair to fit the first outfit.Fotos International / Getty Images

Streisand says she was escorted to the ceremony by her former husband, Elliott Gould, despite their separation.

Streisand says she invited him personally.Frank Edwards/Archive Photos/Getty Images

Streisand was the only person to win an Oscar for "Funny Girl," despite the movie receiving eight nominations.

Barbra Streisand won the best actress award but writes that she was sad that "Funny Girl" didn't receive more awards.ABC Photo Archives / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images

Streisand says she didn't know that her outfit was transparent under the lights in the building until after the ceremony.

"The outfit was more talked about than the fact that I had won the Academy Award," Streisand writes.Bettmann / Contributor / Getty Images

Streisand adds that she was even criticized by her mother.

Streisand was criticized by her mother.Bettmann / Contributor / Getty Images

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Barbra Streisand is 'still horrified' by her infamous 1969 Oscars outfit &mdash; take a look at photos from the night