Liza Minnelli gets by at the Oscars with a little help from her friend Lady Gaga

Liza Minnelli, who gained the lead actress Oscar practically 50 years in the past for her efficiency in “Cabaret,” offered the award for greatest image Sunday night time with lots of laughter and just a little additional assist from Girl Gaga, who eased the 76-year-old by just a few rocky moments on stage.

“Oh! It’s so thrilling,” Minnelli exclaimed as the 2 girls took the stage to an enormous spherical of applause after Jessica Chastain gained lead actress and completed her speech.

“You see that,” Gaga requested as she walked over to the place Minnelli sat in a wheelchair. “The general public, they love you.”

Minnelli laughed as Gaga referred to as her a legend and acknowledged her 1973 Oscar win for her work in 1972’s “Cabaret.” Then they bought all the way down to enterprise.

“All through the night time we’ve seen highlights of the ten greatest … you understand … nominated for greatest image awards,” Minnelli stated. “Now we’re gonna do one thing else. After which we’re gonna let you know who it’s.”

“We’re gonna see who the nominees are proper now,” Gaga stated, talking over Minnelli, who jumped in with, “Oh good!”

The 2 exchanged “I gotcha” and “I do know” because the nominees have been learn. When the listing was carried out, Gaga sang to Minnelli, who stated, “I’m so joyful to be right here, and particularly with you! I’m your largest fan.”

Then it was time to announce the winner. Gaga spoke the compulsory phrases, “And the Oscar goes to.” Then she opened the envelope for Minnelli, who did the vital half.

“‘CODA,’” Minnelli stated.

After which, because the cameras shifted focus to the night time’s closing winners, Gaga and Liza have been gone.