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LIZA Minnelli is revisiting her widely discussed 2022 Oscars appearance with Lady Gaga, and the moment is once again making headlines.
In her memoir, Minnelli shared that she was unhappy with how the Academy Awards presentation was handled, and the decision that she appear onstage in a wheelchair while presenting Best Picture.
According to Minnelli, she felt the choice left her uncomfortable and unable to properly read the teleprompter. During the live moment, Gaga stepped in supportively, telling Minnelli, “I got you,” as the two completed the presentation together.
Now, reports claim Minnelli still feels hurt by the experience and views the moment as deeply embarrassing.
Sources also say Gaga, who has long admired Minnelli, never intended any disrespect and is saddened that the Oscars appearance remains a sore spot.
“She idolises Liza and swears she never meant to upset her,” said a source close to the Poker Face singer.
“But Liza can’t let it go. She felt so exposed and humiliated, and she blames Gaga as much as the organisers of the Oscars.
“It has been especially hard to get past it because it was her last night out in public – in some ways it feels like it soured her whole legacy, that’s how hard she’s taken it.”
While neither star appears to have publicly escalated the situation in recent days, the story has reignited interest in the emotional aftermath of one of the ceremony’s most talked-about celebrity pairings.
For fans, it’s a reminder that even well-meaning live TV moments can leave a lasting impact behind the scenes.
