Liza Minnelli

2022 - 3 - 28

Lady Gaga

Liza Minnelli gets by at the Oscars with a little help from her friend Lady Gaga (unknown)

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.

Lady Gaga Won Praise For “Safeguarding” Liza Minnelli’s “Dignity” As The Icon Made A Rare Public Appearance (unknown)

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.

Liza Minnelli, Lady Gaga warm hearts amid chaotic Oscars night (unknown)

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.

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Older women of color and those in marginalized groups are even more likely to face sexism, ageism and even violence. And it's not just that Lady Gaga specifically requested that Minnelli present the Best Picture award with her, according to PEOPLE. It's not just that she clearly reveres her, and made sure that the audience showed their admiration and respect for Minnelli as well.

Lady Gaga requested Liza Minnelli present Best Picture with her at Oscars (unknown)

Minnelli's former publicist said Gaga asked that the pair attend the 94th Academy Awards to present the Oscar for Best Picture, which went to CODA.

"Mr. Bennett, it would be my honor to escort you off the stage," she finished. In 2012, Gaga previously invited Minnelli to one of her concerts at Madison Square Garden, which was being filmed for her HBO documentary special. Gaga then handed the envelope containing the name of the winner over to Minnelli, who excitedly revealed CODA as the recipient.

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Minnelli, an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winner, is now 76 and her appearance at the star-studded event was her first in a while. (Watch the entire ...

When it came time to announce the winner, Minnelli had a small moment of confusion before bursting out: "Hi everybody! "This is like a lesson in how to facilitate older people while honouring who they are," they wrote. Gaga kindly remarked to her co-presenter: "You see that? Yet her Oscars segment with Gaga went smoothly, thanks to some subtle acts of support and reassurance from the 'Poker Face' singer. At the beginning of the segment, the pair were welcomed with wide applause, some audience members even standing for the stars. (Watch the entire moment above.)