Barbra Streisands Tribute to Alysa Liu Sparks Outrage

 is facing backlash online after posting what she likely intended to be a heartfelt tribute to figure skating star Alysa Liu.

After the EGOT-winning icon took to Instagram on February 21 to congratulate Liu, 20, at the Winter , some critics accused her message of missing the mark.

In her post, Streisand praised Liu's achievement and revealed a personal connection she felt upon learning more about the beloved skater.

'We were so happy to see Alysa Liu win the gold medal in Milan yesterday,' Streisand wrote. 'My husband just showed me that in 2019 she skated to my song Don't Rain on My Parade. I'm so proud of her. I heard that she is half Chinese.'

Streisand then went on to share a lengthy anecdote about a Chinese family who lived above her childhood home in Brooklyn, recalling how she worked in their restaurant, babysat their children, and describing the matriarch of the family as 'like a second mother' to her.

While many fans initially celebrated Liu's victory, Streisand's caption quickly sparked debate, with critics arguing the post veered into unnecessary and awkward territory.

One commenter wrote, 'Girl, this caption was a wild ride,' while another added, 'This is such a stupid post. "Oh, I heard Alysa Liu is half Chinese so let me tell you about this Chinese family I know" WTH?'

Others accused the legendary performer of making Liu's achievement about herself, with one viral reaction reading: 'How do I make her gold medal winning accomplishment by an Asian woman about me?' - Barbra probably.'

After the EGOT-winning icon took to Instagram on February 21 to congratulate Liu, 20, on winning gold at the Winter Olympics, some critics accused her message of missing the mark