Liza Minnelli will publish her memoirs after claiming previous portrayals of her life on screen “didn’t get it right.”
The 78-year-old US actress and singer will publish the book in spring 2026 and will guide readers through her career, her struggle with substance abuse and her love life.
Minnelli is one of only 25 artists to have won an ego (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) and is the daughter of actress Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli.
She is best known for her performances in “Cabaret” (1972), her television concert film “Liza With AZ” and Martin Scorsese’s musical drama “New York, New York” (1977).
Minnelli told People magazine: “Ever since I was old enough to pick up a pencil, people have been asking me to write books about my career, my life, my loved ones, my family.
“Absolutely not. Tell me when I’m gone was my philosophy. So why did I change my mind?”
She went on to say that she felt that the documentaries about her career “didn’t get everything right” and claimed that they were made by people who “didn’t know my family and don’t really know me.”
Minnelli added: “Finally, I was furious. One night at dinner, I decided, it’s my own damn story, I’m going to share it with you because you’ve given me so much love.”
The book was written with the help of Great American Songbook ambassador Michael Feinstein, a friend of Minnelli’s for 40 years, and is published by Grand Central Publishing.
Referring to the lyrics of the Cabaret song “Maybe This Time,” Minnelli said, “After incredible events and life-threatening struggles… I am truly ‘Lady Peaceful, Lady Happy.'”
“Thank you all for loving me so much…for caring about me,” she said. “I want you to know that I’m still here, still kicking ass, still loving life, and still creating. So until this book comes out, know that I’m laughing, safe in every way, surrounded by my loved ones, and excited for what life has in store for you. Kids, wait until you hear this.”
