Barbra Streisand: I dream of a world where prejudice is a thing of the past

Barbara Streisand accepts the life achievement award during the 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Barbra Streisand said she dreams prejudice becomes a “thing of the past” in a nod to the rise of global antisemitism, during a speech at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards.

The musical star, actress, writer and director received a standing ovation as she was presented with the life achievement award by Jennifer Aniston and Bradley Cooper, prompting tears from stars including Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.