Blogging today is strictly in commemoration of
. . . Shirley MacLaine, five-time nominee for the Oscar for best actress — winning for Terms of Endearment in 1984 — was born Shirley MacLean Beaty in Richmond, Virginia 75 years ago today. She and brother Warren grew up in Arlington, Virginia.
. . . Barbra Streisand was born in Brooklyn 67 years ago today. Miss Streisand has been nominated for the best actress Oscar twice, winning for Funny Girl in 1969. She also shared the Oscar with Paul Williams for best original song in 1977 for A Star is Born.
Reportedly MacLaine and Streisand celebrate their birthday together each year.