Liza Minnelli Shares Father's Letter on Mother's Struggles

Liza Minnelli has begun a new series on Instagram, sharing personal mementos from her parents, Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli. The first installment features a poignant letter written by her father, Vincente, to Liza. This letter, penned while he was writing his 1974 autobiography, offers an intimate look at his relationship with Garland and her struggles with substance abuse.

In the letter, Vincente described Garland's desire to overcome her addiction, recalling a moment on their honeymoon where she discarded her prescription medications into a river. He also shared Garland's concerns for her baby's well-being during childbirth preparations. Minnelli shared these excerpts to highlight her mother's bravery and long fight against substance use disorder, expressing immense pride.