Sometimes, the past is a blur — even for someone as iconic as Barbra Streisand.
In a candid moment during an interview with The New Yorker, the legendary performer opened up about a decades-old memory lapse involving none other than Warren Beatty.
Despite sharing a close bond with the Hollywood heartthrob, Streisand admitted she genuinely can’t recall if they ever actually had sex.
“I know we were in bed,” she said.
“But I honestly don’t remember if it went that far. I swear to God — I block some things out.”
That level of honesty, especially from a Hollywood legend, is rare and refreshing.
A Friendship That Stood the Test of Time
Regardless of what may or may not have happened between them, Streisand and Beatty have remained in touch for decades.
“We’re still friends,” she told the interviewer warmly.
“He calls me every year on my birthday, and we catch up about everything — our kids, our lives.”
Their connection goes way back — to when Streisand was just 15 and Beatty was 21.
They first crossed paths while working on a stage production of A Hatful of Rain in Connecticut.
She remembers him as tall, charming, and already attracting plenty of female attention.
Confessions from the Memoir
In her 2023 memoir My Name Is Barbra, Streisand had already touched on her history with Beatty.
She described him as someone from her early years in theater, saying there was “some water under that bridge.”
She recounted a funny moment when Beatty once said to her, “I remember why we broke up,” to which she replied, “When were we together?”
That moment left her wondering whether they had actually been romantically involved.
“I kind of remember,” she wrote. “Probably once.”
Warren Beatty’s Take on the Past
While Barbra remains unsure, Warren Beatty seems to remember things a little more clearly — or so he thinks.
According to comedian Kathy Griffin’s 2016 memoir Celebrity Run-ins, she overheard a playful back-and-forth between the two at a party.
Griffin recalled Beatty teasing, “I thought we did [hook up],” to which Barbra shook her head and replied, “Warren, I’m not going to have this fight with you again. We nev-ah hooked up.”
Beatty, however, insisted, describing a drive home from a club in the Catskills and even bringing up details about a “handsy” moment in the backseat.
Barbra, unfazed, simply kept eating her meal and muttered a soft “No, Warren.”
Hollywood’s Longtime Casanova
Warren Beatty’s dating history is practically legend in itself.
Over the years, he’s been linked to a long list of Hollywood icons — from Cher and Madonna to Diane Keaton, Joan Collins, and Brigitte Bardot.
Rumors once claimed he’d slept with over 12,000 women — a figure he humorously addressed in a 2016 interview with AARP The Magazine.
“Just think about it,” he said, laughing. “That would mean multiple people a day, no repeats — impossible!”
Despite his playboy reputation, Beatty eventually settled down in 1992 with actress Annette Bening.
The couple now shares four children and remains one of Hollywood’s more private, enduring partnerships.
Barbra’s Own Love Journey
Barbra’s romantic history has been equally eventful.
She was first married to actor Elliott Gould from 1963 to 1971 and had high-profile relationships with several celebrities, including Richard Gere, Don Johnson, Clint Eastwood, Liam Neeson, and Jon Voight.
Her happily-ever-after, though, came in 1998 when she married actor James Brolin.
The couple, now nearing three decades together, remains as solid as ever.
The Secret to a Long Hollywood Marriage
In an interview with People earlier this year, Brolin spilled the (adorably mundane) secret to their successful marriage: “The best investment we ever made? Our mattress.”
He explained how the two of them love lounging in bed, doing their reading and phone calls side by side.
They also cherish their long walks and believe that learning how to step away and take a breath is key.
“You learn to take a walk,” Brolin said.
“Both of us, not just me! Humans need that space — just like animals do.”
Reluctant Revelations in Her Book
Interestingly, Streisand didn’t even want to dive into her past romances in her memoir.
In a CBS Sunday Morning interview with Gayle King, she said, “I didn’t want to write about any of them!”
To which King responded, “But you did!”
Barbra then admitted it wasn’t entirely her choice.
“My editor told me, ‘You have to leave some blood on the page.’”
And so she did — even if a few details still remain fuzzy.
What’s Next for Barbra?
At 83, Streisand continues to be a force in entertainment and conversation.
Whether reflecting on ambiguous flings or celebrating long-term love, she brings a unique blend of charm, wit, and honesty that keeps fans listening.
And as for what’s next? Only she knows — but we’re sure it’ll be worth watching.