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Oscars 2023: Stars Urge Change After Heartbreaking Past

2/21/2026

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As the Oscars approach on March 15, concerns rise about stars such as Liza Minnelli (singer), who says her 2022 Oscars experience was "heartbreaking" after being forced to present in a wheelchair.
This echoes the 2017 Best Picture mix-up by Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway.
Cher faced awkward moments at the Grammys.
With 22 days left, there is hope the Oscars will avoid further missteps.

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Story summary

As the Oscars approach on March 15, concerns rise about stars such as Liza Minnelli (singer), who says her 2022 Oscars experience was "heartbreaking" after being forced to present in a wheelchair.
This echoes the 2017 Best Picture mix-up by Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway.
Cher faced awkward moments at the Grammys.
With 22 days left, there is hope the Oscars will avoid further missteps.