Laraine Newman Recalls Barbra Streisand's Attempt to Confront Her Over SNL Impersonation

The comedian revealed she avoided a conversation with Streisand about her 1977 parody during a chance encounter at a bar mitzvah.

Laraine Newman shared that Barbra Streisand approached her at a bar mitzvah, intending to discuss Newman's 1977 SNL parody, but Newman left before the conversation could occur.
The sketch, titled 'Me,' humorously mocked Streisand's ego and financial success, featuring lyrics like 'Even if one of my films sucks, it still makes 4 million bucks for me.'
Newman was joined by fellow SNL alums Cheri Oteri, Ana Gasteyer, Rachel Dratch, and Cecily Strong on 'Watch What Happens Live,' where they recounted celebrity reactions to their impersonations.
Other celebrities had varied responses to SNL portrayals, with Judge Judy calling Oteri's impression 'almost got me,' while Martha Stewart and Celine Dion were described as gracious by Gasteyer.
The anecdotes come as SNL prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special airing Sunday, February 16, featuring appearances by past cast members and hosts.