A proud American moment just turned into a bizarre social media mess that no one saw coming. After twenty-year-old Alysa Liu won a historic Olympic gold medal. Legend Barbra Streisand tried to celebrate on Instagram, but things got weird fast.
Barbra mentioned Alysa is “half Chinese” and immediately started telling a long story about working in a Chinese restaurant as a teenager in Brooklyn. Fans are calling the eighty-three-year-old star out of touch for making a young woman’s huge win all about her own past. It is a cringe-worthy switch that has left the internet completely stunned.
Watch the incredible performance below that started this whole global argument:
Alysa Liu’s Historic Gold Medal Free Skate
Alysa dominated the ice with a disco medley that felt like a giant party. She looked strong and happy as she landed every jump to secure her place in history. It was a perfect moment for the United States until a legendary singer decided to make it a little bit weird.
People everywhere are talking about how this young woman carried the hopes of a nation on her shoulders. One viewer noted that they had waited two decades to see an American girl smile like that with a gold medal. Another fan said that Alysa is exactly what the sport needed to feel fun again.
That golden smile reminded the world of a younger Alysa who used a Broadway classic to prove she was a star. Before she was an Olympic champion, she was a thirteen-year-old prodigy using Barbra Streisand’s own voice to climb the ranks.
Alysa Liu – “Don’t Rain on My Parade” (2019)
In this earlier dance, Alysa skates to Don’t Rain on My Parade with a bold energy that matches the lyrics. Barbra Streisand loved this connection but then posted a bizarre story about her childhood neighbors and working in a Chinese restaurant. Fans are calling the post unhinged because Barbra turned Alysa’s heritage into a long tale about herself.
Barbra has always been known for her big voice and even bigger personality. While her Brooklyn roots are part of her charm, this latest move felt a bit out of touch to her followers. Follow Barbra Streisand on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.