Summary
Liza Minnelli, in her upcoming memoir, claims that Lady Gaga and the Academy forced her to use a wheelchair at the 2022 Oscars, affecting her performance. Minnelli said she felt sabotaged and that Gaga questioned her memory and suggested she might be better off at home. The memoir discusses this incident along with other aspects of Minnelli's life.
Key Facts
- Liza Minnelli claims Lady Gaga and the Academy made her use a wheelchair at the 2022 Oscars.
- Minnelli expected to use a director's chair due to back issues but was told to use a wheelchair.
- Minnelli alleges the change was for her safety, though she disagreed with this reason.
- She was disoriented and stumbled over her words while presenting an award with Gaga.
- Gaga appeared to comfort Minnelli on stage by saying, "I got you."
- Minnelli felt Gaga tested her memory and suggested she should not appear on stage.
- The memoir details Minnelli's perspective on the Oscars incident and other personal stories.
- The memoir, written with Heidi Evans and Josh Getlin, is set to be published on March 10, 2026.
