Barbra Streisand has always believed that no one but Robert Redford could have played Hubbell in their 1973 romantic classic The Way We Were. In her 2023 memoir, My Name is Barbra, she recalled the challenges she and director Sydney Pollack faced in convincing the actor to take the role. Redford, who passed away on September 16 at the age of 89, remains one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars.

Streisand admitted she was drawn to Robert Redford not just for his looks but for his depth and complexity as a performer. Behind his famous blue eyes, she saw a mystery that made audiences lean in. She called him a “rare combination” of an intellectual cowboy and a charismatic star, someone who brought restraint and fascination to every scene.

Robert Redford’s Reluctance To Join The Film

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