A Look Back At Ryan O’Neal’s Romance With Barbra Streisand

Sadly, despite how good they were together both on and offscreen, Ryan O’Neal and Barbra Streisand ultimately split because, as the legendary singer put it in her memoir, she was “too serious for him,” (per People). In 2022 the former co-stars reunited alongside several other cast and crew members from “What’s Up, Doc?” and were interviewed by The Hollywood Reporter to discuss the film’s legacy and pay tribute to its legendary director, Peter Bogdanovich, who passed away a couple of months prior. 

Both lead actors had wonderful things to say about their co-stars and each other, with O’Neal gushing, “I learned more about comedy from [Barbra] than anyone. I only wish Peter was here to celebrate the 50th year with us. May he rest in peace.” Although O’Neal’s protagonist, Howard, was less of a cool, suave guy than the characters he usually played, Streisand felt he was ideal for the role. The singer and actor added, “Peter knew exactly what he wanted to do with the movie, and he put together a great cast.” She also shared a sweet tribute to O’Neal after his own death.