![]() Minnelli’s life is the stuff of Tinseltown legend. There was a lot of history in that moment.” They were standing for her, for her mother and for her father. “But Liza earned every bit of that ovation. “Unfortunately, Will Smith stole a little bit of that thunder,” Gorenstein said. Before the Oscars, one of the most recent times Minnelli was seen in public was with George Hamilton (right) in 2019. Minnelli was to be the big surprise of the evening - until Will Smith slapped host Chris Rock onstage. “I wanted to remind people who she is,” he added. However, when an opportunity comes in front of me that says ‘Would Liza Minnelli like to present the Best Picture Oscar with Lady Gaga?’ the quiet life goes out of the window! Liza is a legend and she deserves to be at the Academy Awards, so I put it in front of her people and recommended that she do it,” he added “I said it would be an historic occasion. The past couple of years have allowed her to relax and enjoy another phase of her life. “She’s been under tremendous pressure her entire life to perform for audiences. “Liza is living her best life, not having to be in front of the cameras,” Gorenstein told The Post. It was Minnelli’s former publicist Scott Gorenstein who helped make the moment happen, after he was approached by Academy officers who said that Gaga personally asked that the actress present with her in honor of the anniversary of “Cabaret.” Now in a wheelchair after battling years of ill health, an emotional Minnelli - presenting with Lady Gaga - was given a standing ovation at the Oscars. “Oh! It’s so exciting,” Minnelli exclaimed as Gaga - who had stepped away to allow her a moment in the sun - told her: “You see that? The public, they love you.” Now in a wheelchair after battling years of ill health, an emotional Minnelli was given a standing ovation by the A-list audience. Sources said Lady Gaga personally asked that Liza Minnelli present with her at the Oscars last month, but the legend’s apparent frailty and confusion left many fans, and longtime friends, concerned. Gaga oozed old Hollywood glamour as she swept her signature platinum blonde locks up in a chic ‘do.Fifty years after “Cabaret” made her a superstar, Liza Minnelli lives a quiet life in an apartment in West Hollywood.Īt 76, and with enough headlines behind her for three lifetimes, the singer and actress is rarely seen in public.īut in what would prove to be the second most surprising moment at March’s Oscars, the icon joined Lady Gaga to hand out the Best Picture award - and her frail appearance and confused demeanor was a shock to many. The “Poker Face” hitmaker looked stylish in a flashy tuxedo suit as Liza wore a plush black matching two-piece set. ![]() The pair coordinated ensembles in all black monochrome numbers. Liza and Gaga were dressed to impress while taking center stage at Hollywood’s star-studded ceremony. “Are you excited to announce Best Picture?” Gaga responded to which Liza replied, “Yes.” The A Star Is Born actress continued, “OK, the Oscar goes to…,” as Liza revealed, “ CODA.” Gaga lovingly reassured Liza, who struggled while presenting the Oscar for Best Picture (Rob Latour/Shutterstock) I’m your biggest fan,” Liza gushed over the House of Gucci star. “Hi everybody! I’m so happy to be here, especially with you. #Oscars /tVEWaCjZvtĪfter a short clip highlighted the Best Picture Oscar nominees, the camera panned back to the ladies who were all smiles for the A-list affair. Lady Gaga and ‘Cabaret’ superstar, Liza Minnelli, arriving on stage at the 94th Academy Awards. “She’s celebrating the 50th anniversary of Cabaret, Oscar Award-winning actress, Liza Minnelli.” The daughter of actress Judy Garland continued, “Throughout the night, we’ve seen highlights of the best nominated for Best Picture.” You know how I love working with legends and I’m honored to present the final award of the evening with a true show business legend,” Gaga began as she sweetly held onto Liza’s hand. ![]() Liza Minnelli made a surprise appearance at the Oscars (Rob Latour/Shutterstock) Search Hollywood Life Search Trending Navigation Trending Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News Primary Menu Menu Close Menu
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