Spokesman Says Liza Minnelli, Husband Have Separated

Tampa Bay Online ^ | July 25, 2003 | Associated Press

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Spokesman Says Liza Minnelli, Husband Have Separated

The Associated Press

Published: Jul 25, 2003

NEW YORK (AP) - Liza Minnelli and David Gest, who were married last year in a star-studded ceremony, have separated, Minnelli's spokesman said Friday. Spokesman Warren Cowan said he could provide no other details.

Minnelli and Gest wed in March 2002 with best man Michael Jackson briefly carrying the bride's train. Elizabeth Taylor served as maid of honor.

Hundreds of fans lined Fifth Avenue to watch guests including actors Michael Douglas, Anthony Hopkins and David Hasselhoff, rocker Elton John, TV newswoman Barbara Walters and KISS band member Gene Simmons arrive.

Gossip columnist Liz Smith called the nuptials, Minnelli's fourth, "the kissiest wedding" she's ever seen.

Minnelli danced in happiness at the altar after tying the knot, attendees said.

Newsday reported on its Web site Friday that Minnelli and Gest earlier in the day canceled a Monday appearance on CNN's "Larry King Live." A call to CNN was not immediately returned.

The bride and groom were introduced by Jackson when Minnelli appeared on a Gest television production entitled "Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special."

Minnelli, daughter of Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli, has won an Academy Award, an Emmy, two Golden Globes and three Tony Awards.

But she has also battled substance abuse, weight gain and a near-fatal bout with encephalitis. Earlier this year, the performer underwent surgery after breaking her kneecap in a fall at a hotel in Italy.

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[mlmr]

Are you in Liz Taylor's social club?

No, I socialize with a much better crowd.

Has it ever been reported to the media you've left the house with non matching shoes or in your slippers?

My children report it to others with eyes rolling and big sighs...

I am going to be one of those mothers who, after I am dead and gone, family members will talk about for years around the dining room table at holiday get togethers during dessert and coffee. "You think THATS funny? Remember when she.....

[the Deejay]

I must admit, I too, always check prior to leaving the house, if I'm completely ready to go out the door. Last thing I check are de-feet. LOL!

[Chantal]

"God, what a freakshow!"


More like a menagerie of kooks.

[Hildy]

Very, very sad for the talented Liza. She'll end up like her Mom, and I predict very shortly. She always seems like a nice (albeit, OVERLY nice) lady.

[CounterCounterCulture]

As Jim Nabors would say...SURPRISE SURPRISE SURPRISE!

(or not)

[shaggy eel]

Looks like the lights are too hot at the wax museum.

,,, priceless comment! Superb! LOL

[MaggieMay]

Yes,Judy Garland was a icon to gay's, as well as Barbara Streisand.

ThinkinGal,I loved your comment about the wax museum.