entertainment
March 11, 2026
Ron Howard, Emma Rice, Neil Tennant and more on Liza Minnelli: ‘She holidayed in my Cornish bungalow’
The showbiz legend has spent her whole life in the spotlight. As she turns 80, her friends and collaborators share their stories from Hollywood singalongs to acid house raves
TL;DR
- Ron Howard recalls meeting a 14-year-old Liza Minnelli when he was seven and later working with her on 'Arrested Development'.
- Bruce Roberts shares how Minnelli recorded 25 songs casually in his studio and hosted legendary parties in LA.
- Emma Rice describes Minnelli as a "glamour bomb" with humility, recalling her stay in a Cornish bungalow and her appreciation for theatre.
- Neil Tennant recounts collaborating with Minnelli on the Pet Shop Boys' album 'Results' and a memorable night at an acid house club.
- Audra McDonald expresses deep admiration for Minnelli's talent, energy, and humanity, recalling a special moment at Carnegie Hall.
- Michael Feinstein notes Minnelli's triumph in reaching 80, having once feared not living past her mother's age, and praises her focus on joy.
- Gene Simmons describes Minnelli as "regal, grand and fabulous," recalling meeting her at Halston's and managing her music career.
- Robert DeNiro sends birthday wishes, having co-starred with Minnelli in 'New York, New York'.
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