A Complete UnknownStar and Oscar Nominee Monica BarbaroFinally Met Joan Baez: 'Absolutely Surreal'

Mar. 15, 2025

Monica Barbaro and Joan Baez.Photo:Monica Barbaro/Instagram

Monica Barbaro/Instagram

Real and on-screen worlds collide!

Monica Barbaro, 34, portrayed the legendary musicianJoan BaezinA Complete Unknown, which depictedBob Dylan’s rise to success. Baez, 84 — who released more than 30 albums over 60 years and is widely known for her protest songs — was instrumental to Dylan’s popularity. At the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund’s 30th anniversary benefit concert, the two women met for the first time.

Joan Baez, and Monica Barbaro in ‘A Complete Unknown.'.David Redfern/Redferns; Searchlight Pictures

David Redfern/Redferns; Searchlight Pictures

“A beautiful night in so many ways,” Barbaro wrote in the caption. “Absolutely surreal. Joan. You’re a legend.”

Baez and Dylan had both a professional and personal relationship, as their connection turned romantic before they broke it off in 1965. She kickstarted his career when she introduced his music to her fans in the 1960s.

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“We were in our early 20s,” Baez said. “We were stupid, and you can’t blame somebody forever. I certainly tried but finally stopped.”

source: people.com