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\n\tBarbra Streisand<\/a> has shared a heartfelt tribute to her A Star Is Born<\/a><\/em> co-star Kris Kristofferson<\/a>, who passed away at age 88 on Sept. 28. <\/p>\n \n\tReflecting on their friendship and professional partnership, Streisand spoke of the qualities that made Kristofferson not just a talented performer, but also a deeply respected figure in both music and film.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cThe first time I saw Kris performing at the Troubadour club in L.A., I knew he was something special,\u201d Streisand wrote on social media. \u201cBarefoot and strumming his guitar, he seemed like the perfect choice for a script I was developing, which eventually became A Star Is Born<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tTheir collaboration on the 1976 version of A Star Is Born<\/em> became one of the most iconic moments in both of their careers. Streisand starred as Esther Hoffman, an aspiring singer whose career ascends as her lover, played by Kristofferson, spirals into self-destruction. Kristofferson\u2019s portrayal of the troubled rock star John Norman Howard earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, while Streisand\u2019s performance cemented her as a powerhouse in film and music.<\/p>\n \n\tIn the film, the duo performed \u201cEvergreen,\u201d the love theme that Streisand herself had written for the movie. The song went on to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song, becoming a hallmark of their collaboration. Streisand fondly recalled the magic of their musical partnership: \u201cIn the movie, Kris and I sang the song I\u2019d written for the film\u2019s main love theme, \u2018Evergreen.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tTheir chemistry on-screen translated into a genuine friendship that endured beyond the film\u2019s success. Streisand reminisced about a memorable moment from her 2019 concert in London\u2019s Hyde Park, where she invited Kristofferson to join her on stage. <\/p>\n \n\t\u201cFor my latest concert in 2019 at London\u2019s Hyde Park, I asked Kris to join me on-stage to sing our other A Star Is Born<\/em> duet, \u2018Lost Inside Of You.\u2019 He was as charming as ever, and the audience showered him with applause. It was a joy seeing him receive the recognition and love he so richly deserved,\u201d she shared.<\/p>\n \n\tTheir collaboration on A Star Is Born<\/em> not only marked a significant moment in cinema but saw Kristofferson\u2019s transition from country music star to acclaimed actor. <\/p>\n \n\tBy the time he took on the role of John Norman Howard, Kristofferson was already well-established in the country music scene, having penned classics like \u201cMe and Bobby McGee\u201d and \u201cSunday Mornin\u2019 Comin\u2019 Down.\u201d His rugged charm made him a natural fit for the role, and his performance opposite Streisand brought a depth to the film that made it a lasting classic.<\/p>\n \n\tStreisand closed with a message of sympathy for Kristofferson\u2019s family, particularly his wife of 40 years, Lisa. \u201cMy thoughts go to Kris\u2019 wife, Lisa who I know supported him in every way possible,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n