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hand out the Best Picture award — and her frail appearance and confused demeanor was a shock to many.Now in a wheelchair after battling years of ill health, an emotional Minnelli was given a standing ovation by the A-list audience.“Oh! It’s so exciting,” Minnelli exclaimed as Gaga — who had stepped away to allow her a moment in the sun  — told her: “You see that? The public, they love you.”It was Minnelli’s former publicist Scott Gorenstein who helped make the moment happen, after he was approached by Academy officers who said that Gaga personally asked that the actress present with her in honor of the anniversary of “Cabaret.”“Liza is living her best life, not having to be in front of the cameras,” Gorenstein told The Post. “She’s been under tremendous pressure her entire life to perform for audiences.

Lady Gaga had the most touching moment supporting her co-presenter Liza Minelli, as they announced the Best Picture award at the Oscars.The 76-year-old legend was accompanied by the 36-year-old singer on the stage of the 94th Academy Awards, with the audience cheering when they first saw Liza, who was using a wheelchair, taking the stage at the long awaited ceremony.“Do you see that? The public, they love you,” Gaga said to Liza while grasping her hand. And while the iconic actress seemed to be a little confused looking at her notes, confessing “I don’t understand,” Gaga said to her “I got you,” to which Liza replied, “I know.”“You know how I love working with legends,” Gaga continued, “And I’m honored to present the final award of the evening with a true show business legend,” adding that Liza was celebrating the 50th anniversary of ‘Cabaret.’Following the announcement for the nominees, Liza said “Hi everybody! I’m so happy to be here, especially with you.