"Star is Born" Co-producer is Recognized

May 12, 2007
Jon Peters was recently honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in ceremonies that took place on May 1, 2007. Coincidentally or by design, his star just happens to be located steps from Barbra's, on the sidewalk in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. The ceremony was attended by Jon and his entire family, including Caleigh Peters, Barbra's goddaughter.

Jon Peters and Barbra were together during the 1970s. Some credit Peters with reinventing Barbra's persona by introducing her to a more younger audience. Peters produced Barbra's album, "ButterFly," and a hip new musical film called "A Star Is Born."

"A Star Is Born" is one of Barbra's greatest box-office successes and certainly one of the most commercially successful films of all time. Golden Globes were awarded to "Star" as Best Picture (Streisand and Peters) along with Best Actress (Streisand), Best Actor (Kris Kristofferson), Best Song (Streisand and Paul Williams for "Evergreen") and Best score (Paul Williams and Kenny Ascher).

Since that time, Jon Peters has served as chairman of Columbia Pictures and is one of today's most successful and influential Hollywood film producers.