Liza Minnelli Gets Her Director's Chair at GLAAD Media Awards After Slamming Oscars for Putting Her In a Wheelchair

Liza Minnelli has officially been given her director’s chair moment after slamming the Oscars for putting her in a wheelchair on stage.

The 79-year-old legendary entertainer made a surprise appearance at the 2026 GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday (March 5) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Liza received GLAAD’s Inaugural Liza Minnelli Storyteller Award in honor of her upcoming memoir “Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!” The award was presented to her by longtime friend Michael Feinstein.