Anecdotes

She and her mother, Judy Garland, were the first Oscar-nominated mother and daughter.

While Frank Sinatra's version of "New York, New York" is played at Yankee Stadium after every Yankee home win, Liza Minnelli's version is played after every Yankee home loss.

Because Liza constantly traveled with her mother, she spent most of her childhood in hotels. She was the inspiration for the titular character who grew up in the Plaza Hotel in the "Eloise at the Plaza Hotel" book series, written by Liza's godmother, Kay Thompson.

Is the only performer who can claim the distinction of being a "R.E.G.O.T.", someone who has won a Razzie, an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award.

Stated in an interview that she had her first kiss with Rock Brynner, son of Yul Brynner. They are still friends to this day.

After winning the Academy Award for Cabaret (1972), Marlene Dietrich said about her: "I'm annoyed when people keep comparing her to her mother [Judy Garland]. She's nothing to do with her mother. She's a completely different woman. The film Cabaret (1972) is a great hit for her and that's all one wants.". (1972)

Her mother Judy Garland was pregnant with her while filming her minor role in La pluie qui chante (1946). In order to hide her pregnant stomach, she was hidden behind stacks of dishes while singing "Look for the Silver Lining".

Is one of eight actresses who have won an Academy Award for their performance in a musical. The others in chronological order are Rita Moreno, Julie Andrews, Barbra Streisand, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jennifer Hudson, Anne Hathaway, and Emma Stone.

Won an Academy Award for her role as Sally Bowles in Cabaret (1972).

She received the Grammy Legend Award, making her one of the few artists who have won entertainment's top four awards - the Oscar, the Tony, the Emmy, and the Grammy. However, Liza isn't considered an EGOT since those considered EGOTs won all four awards in competition, while Liza's Grammy is an honorary award. If she ever wins a Grammy in competition, then she would be considered an EGOT. (1990)

Was actually the second choice to play Sally Bowles in Cabaret (1972). Barbra Streisand was offered the role first, which she turned down because she wanted to move away from musicals.

Says her mother gave her a sense of humor.

She befriended Marilyn Monroe when she was young.

Is one of 17 actresses to have won the Triple Crown of Acting (an Oscar, Emmy and Tony); the others in chronological order are Helen Hayes, Ingrid Bergman, Shirley Booth, Rita Moreno, Maureen Stapleton Jessica Tandy, Audrey Hepburn, Anne Bancroft, Vanessa Redgrave, Maggie Smith, Ellen Burstyn, Helen Mirren, Frances McDormand, Jessica Lange, Viola Davis, and Glenda Jackson.

Her mother, Judy Garland, and former father-in-law, Jack Haley, starred together in Le Magicien d'Oz (1939).

Became the seventh person to win the Triple Crown of Acting: a Tony for "Flora, the Red Menace" (1965) and "The Act" (1977); an Oscar for Best Actress for Cabaret (1972); and an Emmy in 1973 for Liza with a Z (1972). (1973)

Her favorite modern-day singers are Adele, Michael Bublé, P!nk, and Lady Gaga.

Had vocal surgery, after which she began watching her father's movies. This led to her starring in her renowned Broadway revue, "Minnelli on Minnelli". (1997)

(25 May 2003} Broke her knee while preparing for a concert with Luciano Pavarotti in Bologna, Italy.

Stayed very close friends with her first husband, Peter Allen, until his death in 1992.

Was briefly managed by KISS lead singer/guitarist Gene Simmons in the 1980s.

Was huge friends with the late singer Freddie Mercury.

One of only four actresses, along with Faye Dunaway, Sandra Bullock, and Halle Berry, to win both the Academy Award for Best Actress and the Razzie Award for Worst Actress. Dunaway shared her award with Bo Derek.

Was a huge fan of the TV show Nikita (1997), so much so that, before Peta Wilson's first TV interview on The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996), Liza secretly called to have Peta's limo stop at her home on the way to the studio so she could meet her and give her advice on what to say. Wilson later confirmed this during the interview. (1997)

Her favorite movie starring her mother Judy Garland is Le chant du Missouri (1944).

Returned to work 17 days after the death of her mother Judy Garland to begin filming Dis-moi que tu m'aimes, Junie Moon (1970).

Suffered three miscarriages during her marriage to Mark Gero, the first occurring just a week after their wedding in December 1979.

Was childhood friends with Mia Farrow, Cheryl Crane, Candice Bergen, and Katy Manning.

Older half-sister of Lorna Luft, Joey Luft, and Christiane Nina Minnelli.

Collapsed on stage while performing a Christmas show in Stockholm, Sweden. (12 décembre 2007)

Close friends with singer/actress Diana Ross.

In the early 1980s during pre-production for a film version of "Evita", director Ken Russell auditioned her for the role. Russell was so impressed that he refused to do the film without her. He was promptly fired by producer Robert Stigwood and the film lay dormant for over 10 years until the Madonna version came out in 1996.

First television appearance was on House Party (1952). (1954)

She is the 17th cousin of Elizabeth Montgomery and Princess Diana.

At her wedding to David Gest, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marisa Berenson acted as co-matrons of honor, while Michael Jackson and Tito Jackson were co-best men.

Sang part of the song "Mama" on the third studio album, "The Black Parade" by the rock band My Chemical Romance.

Sought treatment at the Betty Ford Center when she was 35.

Made up with half-sister Lorna Luft. (2004)

Her parents named her after Ira Gershwin's song "Liza (All the Clouds Will Roll Away)".

For her first network television appearance, on The Jack Paar Program (1962), she was billed as the somewhat exotic-sounding Yduj Dnalrag... Judy Garland spelled backwards. (mars 1963)

She was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Live Theatre at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. (30 septembre 1991)

Is portrayed by several actresses at different ages in her life in Judy Garland, la vie d'une étoile (2001).

In January, her health condition had deteriorated, paralyzing her. In March, she attended the 94th Academy Awards, sitting in a wheelchair unable to walk and with great difficulty speaking, presenting the Best Picture award with the help of singer Lady Gaga. (2022)

Stepdaughter of Sidney Luft, Mark Herron, Mickey Deans, Georgette Martell, Denise Hale, and Lee Anderson.

In the early 1960s, she resided in London with mother Judy Garland, half-siblings Lorna Luft and Joey Luft, and stepfather Sidney Luft.

Was honored at the Steve Chase Awards, a charity gala in Palm Springs, CA, where she was awarded the humanitarian award for her many years of work with AIDS charities. She shared the honor with Bishop Desmond Tutu. The presenter of the award was her old friend, Joel Grey. (3 février 2007)

She was awarded the Ella Fitzgerald Award at the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. (2012)

Reports that she adopted a three-year-old daughter named Serena, with then-husband David Gest in early 2003, have proved to be untrue.

(As of December 1999) Sees a psychiatrist and attends AA.

She is a lifelong liberal Democrat.