5 ‘The Way We Were’ Behind-the-Scenes Secrets You Didn’t Know

The Way We Were isn’t just one of the best romance movies of all time — it’s one of the best movies ever made. Katie and Hubbell’s timeless story of love and sacrifice has left viewers riveted for over 50 years. Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford‘s spectacular chemistry is the gold standard.

Streisand has reportedly been in talks to perform at the Oscars to pay tribute to Redford, who died in September 2025 at 89. Since we’re all thinking about The Way We Were again (but when have we ever truly stopped?), Swooon has five facts about the film that may surprise you.