{"id":8826,"date":"2026-02-25T14:29:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/?p=8826"},"modified":"2026-02-25T14:29:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:29:46","slug":"barbra-streisands-tribute-to-alysa-liu-attracts-critique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/?p=8826","title":{"rendered":"Barbra Streisand\u2019s tribute to Alysa Liu attracts critique"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37604\" src=\"https:\/\/happiness-life.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/barbra10101-664x350-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happiness-life.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/barbra10101-664x350-1.jpg 664w, https:\/\/happiness-life.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/barbra10101-664x350-1-300x158.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"664\" height=\"350\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Getty Images\/Shuterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Barbra Streisand is undoubtedly one of the most cherished actresses and singers of her time. The artist took to social media to extend her congratulations to young Olympian Alysa Liu. However, her choice of words did not sit well with some people.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keep reading to find out more.<\/p>\n<p>Barbra Streisand responded to Alysa Liu\u2019s gold medal victory at the Milano Cortina 2026 Games. Unfortunately, the singer\u2019s tribute was not well received by certain fans.<\/p>\n<p>20-year-old Liu from Richmond, California, captured global attention with her outstanding performances at this year\u2019s Winter Olympics. She secured gold medals in both the women\u2019s singles and the team event, making her the first American female figure skater to win gold at the Olympics in 24 years. Like many Americans, Streisand was also celebrating this significant achievement. She shared a post on social media to honor Liu\u2019s accomplishment.<\/p>\n<p>In her post, Streisand expressed, \u201cWe were so thrilled to see Alysa Liu win the gold medal in Milan yesterday. My husband just reminded me that in 2019, she performed to my song Don\u2019t Rain on My Parade. I\u2019m incredibly proud of her.\u201d She added, \u201cI heard that she is half Chinese. My second family in Brooklyn, who lived above us, was a Chinese family named the Choys. I worked in their Chinese restaurant from the age of 12 and also babysat their children. She was like a second mother to me,\u201d the caption concluded.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t Rain on My Parade has been one of Streisand\u2019s signature songs from the 1964 musical Funny Girl. The film of the same name, released later, also showcased the song, with Streisand starring in the unforgettable role of Fanny Brice.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-0\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVAOSaplEol\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=485&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fhappiness-life.org&amp;rp=%2Fbarbra-streisands-tribute-to-alysa-liu-attracts-critique%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEyU0s5dURvdE9Fc2dkWHUzWHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4ZvzKoK-cCG94KBa9WYqmTY_TaAU-HZc5JJH--zCmQEvRR#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A3727.7999999999884%2C%22ls%22%3A1160.399999999965%2C%22le%22%3A3715.5%7D\" height=\"767\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Alysa\u2019s father, Arthur Liu, reportedly relocated to California at the age of 25. He went into exile from China following the crackdown during the Tiananmen Square Protests. Prior to leaving China, he was a graduate student in Guangzhou.<\/p>\n<div id=\"inline-related-post\" class=\"mag-box mini-posts-box content-only\">\n<div class=\"container-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget-title the-global-title has-block-head-4\">\n<div class=\"the-subtitle\">More Cool StuffThe internet had mixed reactions to the post made by Streisand. Some felt it was unnecessary to mention Liu\u2019s race in the discussion. One user on X commented, \u201cthis really shows how white people are so obsessed with race. she\u2019s not being malicious here but like, what does the Chinese family you knew when you were 12 years old have to do with Alysa Liu? Once white people know your race, they don\u2019t see anything else bro.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another user pointed out how she made it personal in her post, saying, \u201cThe segue and inserting herself,\u201d while someone else remarked, \u201cIsn\u2019t she in her 80s? This sounds like something my 75 year old mom would post on Facebook.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Conversely, another individual defended the post, stating, \u201cShe\u2019s honoring the Choy family here. She talks about them every chance she gets because they brought her into their family and provided her with stability when she really needed it. Her childhood was rocky, so she emphasizes the importance of the community and neighbors who raised her. We need that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alysa Liu has faced mental health challenges, but despite these difficulties, she has triumphed and become a global star. After the 2022 Beijing Olympics, she decided to quit figure skating. However, she made a comeback.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on her past when she left the sport, she said, \u201cI thought the only way for me to try other things was to leave this because I really felt trapped and stuck, and the only way in my brain to break out was to leave the sport.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She made the choice to leave at 16 to explore life and all its possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe was really unhappy. She did everything to stay away from the ice rink. She was traumatized. Just completely traumatized. She suffered from PTSD and wouldn\u2019t go near the ice rink,\u201d her father shared during an interview.<\/p>\n<p>For two years, she focused on studying Psychology at UCLA and traveled with friends. In 2024, her passion for the sport was reignited during a ski trip in Lake Tahoe. This time, she engaged on her own terms, sporting highlights in her hair and a frenulum piercing. She also chose not to follow a diet and had full control over her song selections.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe last time I skated, it was incredibly tough. I honestly can\u2019t even begin to describe it,\u201d she mentioned in an interview.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI really hope that with all this attention, I can help raise awareness about mental health in sports and mental health in general,\u201d she expressed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are your thoughts on Barbra Streisand\u2019s post congratulating Alysa Liu on her victory? We\u2019d love to hear from you in the comments. Share this with others to gather their opinions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getty Images\/Shuterstock.com Barbra Streisand is undoubtedly one of the most cherished actresses and singers of her time. 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