Superstar Barbra Streisand is promising to do "whatever it takes" to make Hillary Clinton president, comparing the Democrat to "Yentl," one of the singer-actress' most famous roles in which she dressed like a man to get an education denied women.

In a fundraising memo to supporters, Streisand said she felt a special connection Clinton, telling of how men tried to hold her back as she climbed the charts.

She wrote:

When I was a kid and told my mom I wanted to be an actress, she said, "Well, you're not pretty enough; you better cut your nails off and become a typist so you'll have a job."

Years later, I was trying to make my first movie, Yentl, and man after man in Hollywood told me I was just an actress — I could never direct and produce a film. So many of us — especially women — know how it feels to be told, "No, you can't." It's easy to believe that about ourselves. It's harder to believe the truth: that we have power, and we can use it. Hillary Clinton is the proof.

The fundraiser came out as another warned that Donald Trump is "within spitting distance." In that one, the Democratic Party said, "We had a great month in July thanks to the thousands of Democrats who stepped up to support our party — thank you so much for all you're doing. But Donald Trump and the GOP still came within spitting distance of us."

Below is the Streisand memo:

I'm thrilled that Hillary is running for president, and I'm proud to support her. She's very, very smart and has a lot of experience — and I think our country is more than ready for a woman to lead us!

I'm spending an evening campaigning with Hillary in New York City next week, and I would love to meet you there. Will you add your name for a chance to win a free trip to join us?

When I was a kid and told my mom I wanted to be an actress, she said, "Well, you're not pretty enough; you better cut your nails off and become a typist so you'll have a job."

Years later, I was trying to make my first movie, Yentl, and man after man in Hollywood told me I was just an actress — I could never direct and produce a film. So many of us — especially women — know how it feels to be told, "No, you can't." It's easy to believe that about ourselves. It's harder to believe the truth: that we have power, and we can use it. Hillary Clinton is the proof.

I'm ready to do whatever it takes to help Hillary get to the White House. I'm so glad you're on her team, too, and I would love to thank you (and your guest!) in person for all the work you're doing to help Hillary win.

You have to add your name before midnight for a chance to win, so don't wait. I want you to be right up front when I sing:

Thanks,

Barbra

Paul Bedard, the Washington Examiner's "Washington Secrets" columnist, can be contacted at pbedard@washingtonexaminer.com