Barbra Streisand Pays Tribute To Mentor and Mother Figure Cis Corman

Two-time Oscar-winner Barbara Streisand has taken to social media to pay tribute to a beloved friend, mentor, and business partner after her recent passing. The two met in acting class years ago, and Streisand says the woman became her surrogate mother.

Barbra Streisand Honors Dearest Friend

“Rest in peace, dear Cis,” Streisand’s tribute on social media began, referencing Cis Corman, who passed away on April 27 at the age of 93. Born in Brookline, MA, Corman went on to become a Hollywood powerhouse.

“I first met Cis Corman in acting class when I was 16!” Streisand continued. “She was 32 and had four children. She remained my best friend and surrogate mother since then. I treasured our lifelong friendship, her intelligence, her taste, and her integrity. I loved Cis dearly and will miss her forever.

“She was also Auntie Cis to my son Jason [Gould]. Cis cast our first film for Barwood Films, Up the Sandbox. Cis went on to become a pre-eminent casting director for Marty Scorsese, Sergio Leone, and Michael Cimino. She was the president of my Barwood Films and Barwood Television which received several Peabody awards for our television projects, several of which were Emmy winners, including three Emmys for Serving in Silence about gender discrimination in the military.

“We shared the conviction that a film has to serve some key social purpose, and the issues addressed in our television projects included the significant and disregarded history of women in film, the importance of gun control legislation (our film about the Long Island train massacre), gay adoption and one about non-Jewish rescuers who saved Jews during the Holocaust,” added Barbra Streisand. “I love you Cis.”

In 2001, Corman won a Daytime Emmy for Reel Models: The First Women of Film in the category of Outstanding Special Class Special. She shared the award with five others including Streisand, who served as executive producer/host of the program.

Corman is survived by her son, Richard Corman, a well-known portrait photographer. Entertainment Hub sends sincere condolences to Corman’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.