Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, started off her speech by praising the Cabaret actor.
Follow live updates and reactions from the ceremony here. “She’s celebrating the 50th anniversary of Cabaret. Oscar-winning actress, Liza Minnelli.” Pure generosity of soul!”
Liza Minnelli seemed grateful for Lady Gaga's help as the latter smoothed out some rough spots in announcing the best-picture Oscar winner.
Then it was time to announce the winner. When the list was done, Gaga sang to Minnelli, who said, “I’m so happy to be here, and especially with you! The two exchanged “I gotcha” and “I know” as the nominees were read.
Liza appeared to be unsure as she presented an award at last night's Oscars, but Lady Gaga had her back.
When it was Liza’s cue to talk, she looked to Gaga for confirmation and the star offered her a comforting nod. One popular tweet read: “This is like a lesson in how to facilitate older people while honouring who they are. Viewers watching at home were impressed by the subtle way Gaga supported Liza throughout their time onstage. She then told the star: “You see that? I have always wanted to live.” “I want to live.
Minnelli was asked to hand out one of the awards to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Cabaret, the 1972 musical which won eight Oscars, including Best Actress ...
She recovered from this in the mid 2000s and has also been open about her 'inherited' past battle with alcohol and drugs, similarly to her late mother Judy Garland. They always quote an anonymous Wclose friend" but never ever actually quote any of my real friends by name in any of their stories because they might get the truth. Minnelli went on to announce that CODA had won the Best Picture award, making history for AppleTV+ as being the first streaming service to have a film win the award.
In the midst of a chaotic Oscars, Lady Gaga and Liza Minnelli are making waves on social media in a positive way. Check out their sweet exchange.
Twitter users also pointed out how the sweet moment stood in contrast to the rest of the Oscars ceremony. "It's clear from her interactions with Liza Minnelli (and others over the years) that she has great respect for legacy, which is what the Oscars need more of, and she obviously knows how to work a crowd. "Lady Gaga telling Liza Minnelli 'I got you' on stage at the Academy Awards in an industry and society that so rarely takes care of its older women.
Liza Minnelli's appearance at the Oscars 2022 on a wheelchair had many fans questioning what illness the star is suffering from.
#respect“ Liza sportingly responded by saying ‘oh good,’ before breaking into laughter. One fan wrote: “Can we talk about this instead?
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Minnelli responded by saying “oh good” and laughing. I have always wanted to live.” Minnelli was eventually discharged a week later, but was readmitted once again after three days. Lady Gaga crouched down and whispered to Minnelli “I got you”, and Minnelli replied with: “I know.” I want to live. Minnelli and Lady Gaga appeared together to present the Best Picture award, and it was their interaction that fans have called “heartwarming” - although some have been left wondering why Minnelli was in a wheelchair during the awards ceremony.