Barbra Streisand has shared her reaction after a new “Hello, gorgeous!” sign was installed at the entrance to Manhattan, referencing one of her most iconic film lines.
The sign, unveiled earlier this year near the Brooklyn Bridge, features the famous phrase from Streisand’s role as Fanny Brice in the 1968 film Funny Girl.
Streisand responds to iconic line becoming city landmark
Taking to Instagram, Streisand reflected on the significance of the tribute and her connection to New York.
“You’re looking at the new sign that will greet people as they enter Manhattan from Brooklyn,”
“NYC is where I found my voice. It gave me a chance, a stage, and a lifetime of inspiration. There’s nowhere else like it! Welcome to the Big Apple!”
The Oscar-winning performer introduced the line “Hello, gorgeous!” in Funny Girl, a moment that has since become one of the most recognisable in film and Broadway history.
A personal connection to New York
Streisand also spoke about her early years travelling from Brooklyn into Manhattan, describing the journey as formative.
“As a teenager, I still remember that milelong ride from Brooklyn to Manhattan. It felt like a magical journey. Leading not just into the city but into my future, a place where dreams could come true.”
“Welcome to the city that never sleeps, Manhattan. And may all your dreams come true,”
She added her thanks to Brad Hoylman-Sigal for helping bring the project to life.
City officials celebrate the tribute
Hoylman-Sigal also highlighted the cultural significance of the phrase in a statement.
“When you cross into Manhattan, there’s only one proper entrance line: ‘Hello, gorgeous.’ Barbra said it first, and frankly, she could’ve been talking about this borough,”
“From Broadway to the skyline to the sheer audacity of it all, Manhattan has never been shy about a grand debut. These signs are a wink to our theatrical soul, our cultural legacy, and our well-earned confidence. After all, what better way to enter Manhattan than with a compliment?”
The installation celebrates both Streisand’s legacy and New York’s long-standing ties to theatre, film and music.
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