Liza Minnelli, the iconic American performer with an impressive EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) collection, is set to release a memoir. After being let down by previous portrayals of her life, she decided to share her story firsthand.
Minnelli, known for her remarkable career on stage and screen, expressed frustration with past documentaries that she felt misrepresented her. In an interview with People magazine, she revealed, “I’ve always said no to writing about my life. I wanted to leave it until I was gone.” However, recent events—including a disappointing Oscars appearance, a film that distorted facts, and a miniseries that missed the mark—prompted her to take control of her narrative.
She explained, “All these were made by people who didn’t know me or my family. I was so fed up that I decided it’s time to tell my own story. I’m sharing it because of all the love you’ve shown me.”
Minnelli also reassured her fans, saying, “I’m still here, still going strong, still loving life, and still creating.” She described her memoir as a heartfelt tribute to her supporters and hinted that it would reveal more about her life, loves, and challenges.
The memoir will be published by Grand Central Publishing, with help from Michael Feinstein, a long-time friend and Great American Songbook ambassador. It’s expected to be released in the spring of 2026.
Born to legendary actress Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli in 1946, Liza made her screen debut at just three years old in the 1949 film In the Good Old Summertime. She stepped onto the stage at 17 with the Off-Broadway musical Best Foot Forward, winning the Theatre World Award for her performance. Her acclaimed works include the 1972 musical Cabaret, the 1977 film New York, New York directed by Martin Scorsese, and the TV concert film Liza With A Z.
