Pals told Page Six at the time that she was enjoying LA so much during her recovery from surgery, she might not return to New York. But she was back on stage in December, making a surprise appearance at Cortés Alexander’s annual holiday show in Hollywood for a crowd that included Barbra Streisand’s son Jason Gould. Lizas spokesperson, Scott Gorenstein, confirmed the news of Lizas rehab admission earlier this week, telling them, Liza has valiantly battled substance abuse. She missed her pal Joan Rivers’ funeral in September as a result. Minnelli underwent back surgery last fall and recuperated in LA. (Garland tragically died from an overdose of barbiturates in London.)Īndy Warhol recalled in a 1978 diary seeing Minnelli at her close friend Halston’s home and exclaiming, “Give me every drug you’ve got.” And that Halston handed over cocaine, pot, Valium and Quaaludes.Ī 1997 New York magazine profile said, “Minnelli does display all the evidence of what the Betty Ford folk would call an addictive personality with her incessant smoking, the sugar she dumps into her coffee, the ice-cream cone she consumes after dinner at Foxwoods.” In March 2015, she checked into a California treatment facility for about 30 days to treat the issue. While her rep didn’t elaborate on why she went, Minnelli’s said she was addicted to Valium after a doctor prescribed it following the death of her famous mother, Judy Garland, in 1969. The legendary actresss 2022 Academy Awards appearance marked the 50-year anniversary of 'Cabaret.' Minnelli won the best actress Oscar for her portrayal of cabaret singer Sally Bowles in the. Also like her mother, Minnelli has struggled with drug and alcohol abuse. Minnelli was known as one of the first big celebs to talk openly about rehab. The “Cabaret” actress has been in rehab multiple times, most recently in 2004. In 1984, she reportedly dropped out of Broadway show “The Rink” and checked into Betty Ford at the urging of Elizabeth Taylor.
Of course, the star has been down this road before. He said no dramatic incident triggered the rehab stay, but that the star knew she needed to seek help. It’s unclear how long Minnelli will stay. Liza with her mother, Judy Garland, in 1962. The iconic actress, singer, and dancer, has reportedly been hospitalized.
The Oscar winner’s spokesperson, Scott Gorenstein, confirmed to Page Six on Wednesday that Minnelli “has valiantly battled substance abuse over the years, and whenever she has needed to seek treatment she has done so. She is currently making excellent progress at an undisclosed facility.” Liza Minnelli, 77, is one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but she’s had her fair share of ups and downs with her health. Liza Minnelli has checked into a Malibu rehab facility.
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