The Untold Truth Of Liza Minnelli

While Liza Minnelli remains a major presence in entertainment, eagle-eyed fans have noticed that, as she's aged, she hasn't been seen as much. She was at the 2022 Academy Awards, however, and co-presented the best picture Oscar alongside Lady Gaga. Minnelli's former publicist, Scott Gorenstein, told People that it was the "House of Gucci" star who requested Minnelli's presence at the ceremony.

The duo received a lot of attention for a sweet exchange on stage, with Lady Gaga noting it was the 50th anniversary of "Cabaret," for which Minnelli won an Oscar. Minnelli was in a wheelchair and seemed to struggle with her speech as she presented the award, shuffling her notecards and saying, "I don't understand." Lady Gaga filled in for her, saying "I got it" and lauding Minnelli as "a true show business legend." Afterwards, Lady Gaga whispered "I got you," to which Minnelli responded, "I know" (via USA Today).

Viewers were quick to applaud the touching moment, especially as it contrasted the viral altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock, which resulted in Smith being banned from the award ceremony and any Academy-related events for the next decade, per CNN. "The juxtaposition of two men fighting and two women elevating each other in the same show is telling of gender roles that still exist in today's society. Love Lady Gaga and Liza Minnelli for their strength, compassion and hope," tweeted one person, while another wrote, in part, "Empowered women empower women."