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At the time of the release of The Mirror Has Two Faces in November 1996, Barbra Streisand was the most famous person in the film. As a multi-hyphenate superstar who also produced and directed the movie, Streisand was a global icon of both screen and music.
However, Pierce Brosnan was arguably at his peak of contemporary pop-culture fame during the same period, having just revitalized the James Bond franchise the previous year.
1. Barbra Streisand (Rose Morgan)
Streisand was the film’s central figure and its primary "A-list" draw. By 1996, she was one of the most powerful and recognizable women in entertainment, known for her "diva" status and her unprecedented control over her projects.
- Notable Films Before 1996:
- Funny Girl (1968): Her film debut, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress.
- The Way We Were (1973): A massive romantic hit alongside Robert Redford.
- A Star Is Born (1976): She won an Oscar for Best Original Song ("Evergreen") and the film was a major box-office success.
- Yentl (1983): Significant as the first film where a woman wrote, produced, directed, and starred in a major studio production.
- The Prince of Tides (1991): She directed and starred in this Best Picture nominee, which earned her a reputation as a prestigious filmmaker.
2. Pierce Brosnan (Alex)
While Streisand had the longest-standing fame, Brosnan was the "hottest" star in the cast in 1996. He had just premiered as James Bond in GoldenEye (1995), which was a massive global success and made him an international sex symbol.
- Notable Films Around 1996:
- GoldenEye (1995): His career-defining debut as 007.
- Mrs. Doubtfire (1993): He played the "rival" suitor Stu to Robin Williams’ character, which was a huge commercial hit.
- Mars Attacks! (1996): Released just a month after The Mirror Has Two Faces, further cementing his ubiquity that year.
Other High-Profile Cast Members
The film was notable for having a "stacked" cast of legendary or rising talent:
- Lauren Bacall (Hannah Morgan): A "Golden Age of Hollywood" legend who experienced a massive career resurgence with this film. She won a Golden Globe and received her only Academy Award nomination for her role as Rose’s mother. She was famous for 1940s classics like To Have and Have Not and The Big Sleep.
- Jeff Bridges (Gregory Larkin): A highly respected leading man who was known for versatile roles in The Last Picture Show (1971), Starman (1984), and The Fisher King (1991). Interestingly, he would star in his most iconic role, The Big Lebowski, just two years later in 1998.
- Elle Macpherson (Candace): At the time, she was one of the world's most famous supermodels, often referred to as "The Body," and was transitioning into acting.
#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)
[1] Streisand was the top-billed star, director, and producer, and a cultural icon.
[2] Brosnan had released 'GoldenEye' in Nov 1995, making him one of the most famous actors in the world at that specific moment.
[3] Streisand's control over the film and her status in the industry are well-documented facts.
[4] Streisand won Best Actress for 'Funny Girl' (1968), tying with Katharine Hepburn.
[5] 'The Way We Were' was a major commercial and critical hit.
[6] Streisand won the Oscar for Best Original Song for 'Evergreen' from 'A Star Is Born'.
[7] This milestone is accurate: she was the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major studio film.
[8] 'The Prince of Tides' was nominated for Best Picture (1991).
[9] Brosnan's role as Bond made him a global sex symbol and highly visible in 1996.
[10] 'GoldenEye' was his debut as Bond.
[11] He played Stuart 'Stu' Dunmeyer in 'Mrs. Doubtfire'.
[12] 'Mars Attacks!' was released Dec 13, 1996, roughly one month after 'Mirror' (Nov 15, 1996).
[13] Bacall won the Golden Globe and SAG award, and received her only competitive Oscar nomination for this role.
[14] Jeff Bridges' filmography and future role in 'The Big Lebowski' are accurately described.
[15] Elle Macpherson was a supermodel known as 'The Body' and played Candace in the film.
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At the time of the release of *The Mirror Has Two Faces* in November 1996, **Barbra Streisand** was the most famous person in the film. As a multi-hyphenate superstar who also produced and directed the movie, Streisand was a global icon of both screen and music.
However, **Pierce Brosnan** was arguably at his peak of contemporary pop-culture fame during the same period, having just revitalized the James Bond franchise the previous year.
### 1. Barbra Streisand (Rose Morgan)
Streisand was the film’s central figure and its primary "A-list" draw. By 1996, she was one of the most powerful and recognizable women in entertainment, known for her "diva" status and her unprecedented control over her projects.
* **Notable Films Before 1996:**
* ***Funny Girl* (1968):** Her film debut, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress.
* ***The Way We Were* (1973):** A massive romantic hit alongside Robert Redford.
* ***A Star Is Born* (1976):** She won an Oscar for Best Original Song ("Evergreen") and the film was a major box-office success.
* ***Yentl* (1983):** Significant as the first film where a woman wrote, produced, directed, and starred in a major studio production.
* ***The Prince of Tides* (1991):** She directed and starred in this Best Picture nominee, which earned her a reputation as a prestigious filmmaker.
### 2. Pierce Brosnan (Alex)
While Streisand had the longest-standing fame, Brosnan was the "hottest" star in the cast in 1996. He had just premiered as James Bond in *GoldenEye* (1995), which was a massive global success and made him an international sex symbol.
* **Notable Films Around 1996:**
* ***GoldenEye* (1995):** His career-defining debut as 007.
* ***Mrs. Doubtfire* (1993):** He played the "rival" suitor Stu to Robin Williams’ character, which was a huge commercial hit.
* ***Mars Attacks!* (1996):** Released just a month after *The Mirror Has Two Faces*, further cementing his ubiquity that year.
### Other High-Profile Cast Members
The film was notable for having a "stacked" cast of legendary or rising talent:
* **Lauren Bacall (Hannah Morgan):** A "Golden Age of Hollywood" legend who experienced a massive career resurgence with this film. She won a Golden Globe and received her only Academy Award nomination for her role as Rose’s mother. She was famous for 1940s classics like ***To Have and Have Not*** and ***The Big Sleep***.
* **Jeff Bridges (Gregory Larkin):** A highly respected leading man who was known for versatile roles in ***The Last Picture Show*** (1971), ***Starman*** (1984), and ***The Fisher King*** (1991). Interestingly, he would star in his most iconic role, *The Big Lebowski*, just two years later in 1998.
* **Elle Macpherson (Candace):** At the time, she was one of the world's most famous supermodels, often referred to as "The Body," and was transitioning into acting.