01of 15Born to Be GreatToronto Star Archives/Toronto Star via GettyLiza Minnelli was born on March 12, 1946, to famed actress Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli.
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Born to Be Great
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Liza Minnelli was born on March 12, 1946, to famed actress Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli.
02of 15Bring Your Daughter to WorkGettyHere, she visits her mother during recordings of Rodgers and Hart’sWords and Musiccirca 1948. Her first acting role would come when she was just 3; she appeared in the final scene of her mother’s film,In the Good Old Summertime.
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Bring Your Daughter to Work
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Here, she visits her mother during recordings of Rodgers and Hart’sWords and Musiccirca 1948. Her first acting role would come when she was just 3; she appeared in the final scene of her mother’s film,In the Good Old Summertime.
03of 15Ready, Set, GoRDB/ullstein bild via GettyIn 1950, she hung out with her mom on the set ofSummer Stock, sharing a snack with her between takes.
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Ready, Set, Go
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In 1950, she hung out with her mom on the set ofSummer Stock, sharing a snack with her between takes.
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Born to Perform
05of 15Like Mother, Like DaughterCBS Photo Archive/GettyThey proved to be quite the comedic pairing, with Minnelli joining her mother for plenty of physical bits and performances onThe Judy Garland Show. Here, they dress up to sing"Let Me Entertain You" fromGypsy and “Two Lost Souls” fromDamn Yankees.
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Like Mother, Like Daughter
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They proved to be quite the comedic pairing, with Minnelli joining her mother for plenty of physical bits and performances onThe Judy Garland Show. Here, they dress up to sing"Let Me Entertain You" fromGypsy and “Two Lost Souls” fromDamn Yankees.
06of 15Performing TogetherCBS Photo Archive/GettyHere, the pair sing"We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together"in coordinating polka-dot and striped ensembles.
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Performing Together
Here, the pair sing"We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together"in coordinating polka-dot and striped ensembles.
07of 15Making Her MarkPierre Vauthey/Sygma via GettyIn 1964, Minnelli recorded her first album for Capitol Records,Liza! Liza!Here, she is pictured in Paris that year.
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Making Her Mark
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In 1964, Minnelli recorded her first album for Capitol Records,Liza! Liza!Here, she is pictured in Paris that year.
08of 15Hats OffArchivio Apg/Mondadori Portfolio via GettyIn 1969, Minnelli appeared inThe Sterile Cuckoo,the role that earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the Academy Awards.
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Hats Off
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In 1969, Minnelli appeared inThe Sterile Cuckoo,the role that earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the Academy Awards.
09of 15Life Is a CabaretHöhn / ullstein bild via GettyIn 1972, Minnelli starred in the film version of the musicalCabaretas Sally Bowles. No stranger to the theater, she had already won a Tony Award for best leading actress in a musical in 1965. She would go on to win the award again in 1978, plus a special Tony Award in 1974, and a Tony for best special theatrical event in 2009.
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Life Is a Cabaret
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In 1972, Minnelli starred in the film version of the musicalCabaretas Sally Bowles. No stranger to the theater, she had already won a Tony Award for best leading actress in a musical in 1965. She would go on to win the award again in 1978, plus a special Tony Award in 1974, and a Tony for best special theatrical event in 2009.
10of 15Star Powerullstein bild via GettyMinnelli has released 11 studio albums, from 1964’sLiza! Liza!to her 2010 album,Confessions.
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Star Power
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Minnelli has released 11 studio albums, from 1964’sLiza! Liza!to her 2010 album,Confessions.
11of 15And the Oscar Goes To…Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImageIn 1973, Minnelli took home theAcademy Award for Best Actressfor her role as Sally Bowles inCabaret.She had previously been nominated in 1970 for her role inThe Sterile Cuckoo.
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And the Oscar Goes To…
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In 1973, Minnelli took home theAcademy Award for Best Actressfor her role as Sally Bowles inCabaret.She had previously been nominated in 1970 for her role inThe Sterile Cuckoo.
12of 15Picture PerfectMichael Ochs Archives/GettyThroughout her career, she’s been nominated for fiveEmmy Awards(winning one), and two Grammys.
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Picture Perfect
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Throughout her career, she’s been nominated for fiveEmmy Awards(winning one), and two Grammys.
13of 15Liza with a ‘Z’NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyMinnelli looked incredible in a red sequin number while performing in the 1972 concert film,Liza with a ‘Z.‘She would go on to win an Emmy for outstanding variety special for the performance.
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Liza with a ‘Z’
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Minnelli looked incredible in a red sequin number while performing in the 1972 concert film,Liza with a ‘Z.‘She would go on to win an Emmy for outstanding variety special for the performance.
14of 15Sharing a LaughDave Benett/GettyIn 1991, Minnelli shared a laugh with Princess Diana at a party following a charity film premiere ofStepping Outin London.
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Sharing a Laugh
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In 1991, Minnelli shared a laugh with Princess Diana at a party following a charity film premiere ofStepping Outin London.
15of 15Legendary LadyHarry Langdon/GettyFrom her performances on both stage and film to her illustrious recording career, Minnelli continues to be an icon.
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Legendary Lady
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From her performances on both stage and film to her illustrious recording career, Minnelli continues to be an icon.
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