Troubling New Photos Of Liza Minnelli's Abandoned Mansion
The residences of former icons are often preserved, but sometimes too many heartbreaking memories exist within the house’s walls. The ghosts that haunt the childhood home of Liza Minnelli aren’t spirits per se, but the shadows of years of conflict. Now stripped of their glory, the walls don’t need to talk. You can see the stories yourself by simply going inside...
Vincente Minnelli
In order to comprehend the grandeur that is Liza Minnelli’s childhood home, you have to understand her father, Vincente Minnelli. The legendary director rose to fame in the 1940s, and before long, he was known as one of Hollywood's most gifted filmmakers.
Hello, Judy
He established himself as an auteur who could assemble sprawling sets and top-notch actors into unforgettable works of art. His status only rose when he married Judy Garland, whom he directed in Meet Me in St. Louis. With that Hollywood's most iconic — and tragic — couple was born.
All That Glitters
Together, everything they touched seemed to turn to gold, including their daughter Liza. From a young age, it was clear that she had inherited both of her parents’ creative talents...but even so, gold can still become tarnished.
Harmful Substances
Judy Garland’s substance abuse is one of the most famous spirals in history, and by 1950, she had twice attempted to take her own life. By 1951, they were divorced — and Vincente had plans for a brand new life in a brand new home...
