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Lady Gagaproved a supportive co-presenter toLiza Minnelliwhen the pair handed the 94th annualAcademy Awards' biggest prize on Sunday.
Gaga, 36, accompanied Minnelli, 76, on stage as theCabaretstar used a wheelchair. The crowd cheered, prompting theHouse of Gucciactress to grasp Minnelli’s hand and say, “Do you see that? The public, they love you.”
When EGOT winner Minnelli sorted through her notes, acknowledging, “I don’t understand,” Gaga told her, “I got it.”
“You know how I love working with legends,” said Gaga. “And I’m honored to present the final award of the evening with a true show business legend.”
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In fact, according to Minnelll’s former publicist Scott Gorenstein, “Lady Gagarequested that Liza present the award with her.”
TheChromaticasingernoted that Minnelli was “celebrating the 50th anniversary ofCabaret,” and filled in when Minnelli seemed to falter during her introductory remarks for the Best Picture category.
After the nominees for Best Picture were announced, Liza said, “Hi everybody! I’m so happy to be here, especially with you. I’m your biggest fan.”
CODAultimately took home top honorsoverBelfast, Don’t Look Up, Drive My Car, Dune, King Richard, Licorice Pizza, Nightmare Alley, The Power of the DogandWest Side Story.
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CODA, which is an acronym for Child of Deaf Adults, also wonBest Supporting Actor for Troy Kotsurand Best Adapted Screenplay for director Siân Heder.
In their acceptance speech, the producers thanked the Academy for “recognizing a movie of love and family in this difficult time.”
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