Liza Minnelli turns 80: how the unique image of the show business legend was formed

American actress and singer Liza Minnelli is celebrating her 80th birthday, with decades of career experience on stage, in film and on television behind her. This was reported by The New York Times.

Minelli has been performing for most of her life, first appearing on screen as a child. She is the daughter of legendary singer and actress Judy Garland, and her career spans Broadway, Hollywood and numerous television shows.

Over the years, the artist has developed a distinctive stage image that has made her a pop culture icon. Among the most recognisable elements of her style is her expressive eye makeup with long false eyelashes, which became her trademark after her role as Sally Bowles in the film Cabaret.

Another symbol of the actress was the short "pixie" haircut she got in 1966. It was this image that helped her distance herself from her mother's style and create her own recognisable identity on stage.

An important part of her stage charisma was her dance moves and energetic plasticity, which were influenced by director and choreographer Bob Fosse. He worked with Minnelli on Cabaret and the concert film Liza with a 'Z'.

Her friendship with designer Halston played an equally significant role in shaping her style. In the 1970s, she often appeared in his dazzling dresses and suits, and at the 1973 Oscars, where she received an award for her role in Cabaret, she wore an outfit designed by him.

Jewellery by designer Elsa Peretti also became part of her recognisable image, in particular the famous cuff bracelets that Minnelli wore for many years.

Over the course of her more than half-century career, Liza Minnelli has become one of the most famous figures in the world of show business, combining success on Broadway, in film and in music.