Liza Minnelli: Oscars Moment Was Not My Choice

Liza Minnelli, 79, has revealed that her appearance at the 2022 Oscars was not entirely her choice. In her new memoir, Kids, Wait Til You Hear This, she states she was "ordered" to sit in a wheelchair for the presentation, citing age and safety concerns, which she disputes. This decision made her feel "heartbroken" and positioned her too low to read the teleprompter, impacting her presentation with Lady Gaga.

Minnelli recounts feeling distressed by the situation, noting she would have preferred a director's chair. She praised Lady Gaga's supportive reaction during the moment. The memoir, co-authored by Michael Feinstein, also touches upon her life, including caring for her mother Judy Garland, her struggles with addiction, and achieving sobriety 11 years prior to the book's publication.