Oscars ceremony on March 27.Fans were concerned last month for the 76-year-old “Cabaret” legend after she appeared frail while on stage at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater to present an award with Lady Gaga.In a clip from Hollywood’s biggest night, her close friend Michael Feinstein, who claimed she was “sabotaged” by the Academy, shared a video on both Facebook and Instagram that he shot in the car with Minnelli shortly before the show.The clip featured the Oscar winner smoking a cigarette, dancing in her seat and singing gleefully.Minnelli looked joyous and spirited as she made her way to the event.
She then started singing the show tune “(It’s Gonna Be) A Great Day” by Vincent Youmans, Edward Eliscu and Billy Rose.Fans gave so much love after seeing the video of the EGOT recipient looking lively, with one commenter on Instagram writing: “Still smoking too.
Haha. Gotta love her!”A post shared by Michael Feinstein (@michaelfeinsteinsings)“Legend 76 years old, cigarette in hand, still showing ‘em all how it’s done,” one added. “A genuine legend.
Uplifts my heart,” a user said. Another penned, “Liza has the pipes that won’t quit! Sounding great as ever!!” Feinstein, 65, claimed earlier this month on Sirius XM’s “The Jess Cagle Show” that Minnelli was “sabotaged” and “forced” to use a wheelchair at the Oscars.“Sabotaged.
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