Barbra Streisand Reveals Eerie Hollywood Warning from Judy Garland in New Memoir

Friendship with Garland Unraveled in Streisand's New Memoir Dismisses Competition Rumors and Reflects on Late Star's Struggles with Self-Esteem and Substance Abuse

• Barbra Streisand in her new memoir, 'My Name Is Barbra,' refutes rumors of a rivalry with Judy Garland and speaks on their friendship which began after a duet on 'The Judy Garland Show.'
• Garland gave an eerie warning to Streisand, saying 'Don't let them do to you what they did to me.' Although Streisand did not understand fully what Garland meant, she discussing this in the memoir.
• The two superstars often talked on phone and Garland even attended one of Streisand's rare hosted parties, where she gave the cryptic advice.
• Streisand shares her confusion and concern when Garland, during their first duet, held her hand tightly and was visibly shaking, revealing Garland's vulnerability and personal struggles with self-esteem and substance abuse.
• Garland faced intense pressure in Hollywood, leading to her battle with substance abuse and self-esteem issues, which ultimately culminated in her death due to an accidental overdose.

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