Liza Minnelli's Memoir Details 2022 Oscars Experience with Lady Gaga

Liza Minnelli's new memoir, "Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!," describes her experience at the 2022 Academy Awards, where she presented the Best Picture award alongside Lady Gaga.

Mandated Wheelchair and Disputed Reasons

Minnelli states she was mandated to use a wheelchair for her appearance, contrary to her expectation of using a director's chair. She indicates that the Academy cited age and safety reasons for the decision, which she disputes.

Minnelli disputes the Academy's reasoning of age and safety for mandating her use of a wheelchair at the event.

On-Stage Challenges and Comfort from Lady Gaga

According to Minnelli, being in the wheelchair placed her too low to easily read the teleprompter. This positioning led to her stumbling over words on stage. Lady Gaga was observed comforting Minnelli during this moment.

Post-Incident Interaction

Minnelli's memoir also recounts an interaction with Lady Gaga in her dressing room following the incident.

Publication Date

The memoir, "Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!," is scheduled for publication on March 10.