Liza Minnelli Felt Like a Prisoner in Insane Marriage

Liza Minnelli has described her brief marriage to producer David Gest as "insane," a period during which she felt "controlled" and "like a prisoner." The 79-year-old star married Gest in 2002, but they separated just over a year later, with their divorce finalized in 2007.

In her memoir, Minnelli labels Gest a "conman" and "clown," admitting she married him while "not sober" and ignored obvious warning signs. She recounts meeting Gest during a time of financial desperation and vulnerability, impressed by his tales of business success.