Liza Minnelli Alleges Oscars Forced Wheelchair at 2022 Ceremony
Liza Minnelli Alleges Oscars Forced Wheelchair at 2022 Ceremony
In a new memoir, Liza Minnelli claims the Oscars forced her to use a wheelchair during the 2022 ceremony, recounting tense moments with Lady Gaga.
In her forthcoming memoir 'Kids, Wait Till You Hear This,' Liza Minnelli claims the Academy forced her to perform from a wheelchair during the 2022 Oscars as she and Lady Gaga presented Best Picture. Minnelli describes the moment as humiliating and says she wasn’t treated with the respect she deserved, framing it as a troubling episode in a career defined by resilience.
Minnelli's account says she appeared disoriented on stage, stumbling over her words as cameras rolled, with Gaga stepping in to steady the moment and offer reassurance to the long-time star.
The memoir, due out March 10, promises a portrait of an icon navigating age and the pressures of fame within the glare of televised awards night.
The memoir's allegations join a broader conversation about accessibility and care for aging performers at high-profile events, and how award shows handle sensitive moments in front of a global audience.
