Barbra Streisand Confronts Laraine Newman Over SNL Impression

Laraine Newman, a former Saturday Night Live cast member, recounted her experience of being confronted by Barbra Streisand over an impression she performed in 1977. During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Newman revealed that Streisand approached her at a bar mitzvah but she chose to leave rather than engage. Newman had performed a parody song titled 'Me,' which humorously criticized Streisand's ego and success. Other SNL alumni, including Cheri Oteri and Ana Gasteyer, shared their own encounters with celebrities they impersonated, with many reporting positive interactions. Oteri recalled Judge Judy's playful response to her impression, while Gasteyer mentioned the graciousness of Martha Stewart and Celine Dion. Overall, the stories highlighted the varied reactions of celebrities to their portrayals on the iconic sketch show.