Barbra Streisand Plans Limited Return Amid Meet the Parents Pay Dispute

Barbra Streisand has expressed frustration over being paid less than her male co-stars in the Meet the Fockers franchise, stating she would need a significantly higher salary to return for the fourth installment of Meet the Parents. She revealed that during the production of the 2004 and 2010 films, she was paid less than others, a disparity acknowledged by Universal's head Ron Meyer, who sent her a bonus check. Despite this, the upcoming fourth film will feature stars like Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, and Ariana Grande, though Streisand's participation remains uncertain. Alongside her acting career, Streisand is releasing a new album, The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two, featuring duets with major artists including Ariana Grande, Paul McCartney, and more. She is also executive producing a documentary about her life, while stating she is not ready to direct again nor likely to perform live again. Streisand's long career and significant earnings contrast with her critique of past gender pay disparities in Hollywood.