Lorna Luft Shares Rare Update on Sister Liza Minnelli

Liza Minnelli is still feeling over the rainbow.

Lorna Luft, the half-sister of actress Judy Garland, shared that the Oscar winner is currently doing well and that they communicate frequently.

Lorna shared with TopMob News at a gala in New York City on November 20th that the person everyone is talking about is doing well and currently in Los Angeles.

We stay in touch by phone quite a bit since I’m living in New York now. She’s just a really wonderful person.

Liza, one of Judy Garland’s daughters along with her sister Lorna, generally prefers to stay out of the public eye. However, she’s made a few appearances this year, including at the Dancers Against Cancer Gala of the Stars in Los Angeles last month, where Janet Jackson received an Icon Award.

In April, the celebrated EGOT winner also appeared on the season 17 finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race, where she received a lifetime achievement award. Liza has often spoken about the personal significance of awards and recognition.

She told W Magazine that receiving awards for meaningful work is fantastic, and that dance has always been a core part of her life. She shared this in July, reflecting on the lifetime achievement award she received at last year’s Industry Dance Awards Gala of the Stars.

The 79-year-old, whose father was the famous film director Vincente Minnelli, also said, “No one sings like my mother, and no one directs like my father, but I know I’m a good dancer – and I’ve proven it.”

She has no intention of slowing down anytime soon. “I’m going to keep dancing forever,” she said. “Even if I can’t dance on my feet, I’ll dance in a wheelchair—and with a good-looking partner, naturally!”

Liza loves to dance and perform, but she also understands the importance of taking care of her health and encourages others to make their well-being a priority too.

In an interview with Interview Magazine in October 2024, she offered a simple piece of advice: prioritize your health, as you may live a surprisingly long life. She explained her approach by saying she simply keeps repairing and improving herself as needed.

But nothing is slowing Liza down.

She said the key was to simply accept things and choose to be happy. She recalled the advice, and a song by Dick Van Dyke, to ‘put on a happy face’ when facing challenges.

For a look at more celebrities with famous parents, read on.

Rapper Radric Davis, known professionally as Gucci Mane, shared in his 2025 book, Episodes: The Diary of a Recovering Mad Man, that he was diagnosed with both schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. He explained that these diagnoses led to a mental health crisis in 2020.

He explained on The Breakfast Club that the experience made him realize he needed to prioritize his health and take responsibility for himself. He said he never wants to go through something similar again and is committed to seeing a therapist, and will even consider medication if necessary.

Gucci Mane shared that he hoped being open about his struggles would help others. He also said his children, Ice Davis and Iceland Davis, with his wife Keyshia Ka’Oir, motivated him to get help when he was going through a difficult time.

He explained that his wife was pregnant with their son, and he realized he didn’t want to risk his mental health by becoming a father. He worried about having a breakdown he couldn’t recover from, so he proactively began therapy and started addressing his issues.

The former star of Gossip Girl recently shared his struggles with body image, explaining that he experienced what he called “body dysmorphia” as a young actor.

In an April 2025 interview with The Guardian, Penn revealed they used to strongly dislike their body and wished they had a different one.

Okay, so he talked about gaining weight after his parents split, and honestly, it broke my heart. He said it was like… after being so down and shutting himself off, he suddenly felt this pressure. It was like he was deliberately and accidentally stepping into a world where how ‘good-looking’ he was directly equaled how successful he’d be, how much people would even care about him. It’s just… ugh, it’s so sad and real, you know? Like his worth was tied to his appearance. I totally get why he did what he did, even if it was painful.

Despite the mental struggles, though, Penn credited his ability to persist to his spirituality.

He said overcoming his disappointment and personal struggles enabled him to return to things with a renewed sense of self.

The Scrubs alum has been vocal about her past difficult relationship with food.

I’ve always had a complicated relationship with food, and honestly, for a long time, it felt like just… my life. I’ve shared that for me, food wasn’t something I battled against, it was something I turned to, and I definitely made some choices I’m not proud of. As I discussed on the The Funny Thing Is podcast, it became my way of coping, and I really dove into it – sometimes in ways that were pretty extreme.

She added, “I would over-exercise, and there was a sprinkle of bulimia in there.”

Despite admitting she finds it hard to stick to a diet, she’s also been open about the positive steps she’s making towards a healthier lifestyle.

Okay, so listen, I’ve been following her for years, and she once told Bon Appétit this thing that just…changed my life. She said when she was 23, she completely ditched sugar and alcohol, and then she got into yoga and all this breathing and stretching stuff. And she basically said that was better than any medication you could give someone to focus! Honestly, it’s like she unlocked the secret to everything, and I’ve been trying to live by that ever since. It’s just…amazing.

She shared that she struggles with food and body image, which are genuine challenges for her. However, she’s working on improving her mental and physical health by focusing on nourishing her body with healthy foods.

The Full House alum reflected on her mental health journey and navigating her battle with depression.

She admitted on her podcast, Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, that it’s really hard to talk about, even with those closest to you. She explained that she personally feels she should be able to handle it, and admitting she struggles feels like a weakness.

The Grammy-winning artist frequently talks about safeguarding her well-being, like blocking negativity online, and often offers guidance to others who are struggling.

When asked for mental health advice, she told Vogue that the most important thing is patience. She emphasized being patient with yourself, resisting impulsive decisions, and allowing time to pass. She believes that difficult feelings will eventually subside with time.

As people adjusted to social distancing to limit the spread of the coronavirus, the singer of “Firework” opened up about the significant stress these kinds of situations can cause.

She tweeted about struggling with the challenges of the pandemic, saying it’s hard to decide what’s more difficult – avoiding the virus itself or dealing with the resulting depression. Katy explained that she often finds refuge in her car, which has become her safe space since there aren’t many other places to go.

The model partnered with designer Kenneth Cole to support The Mental Health Coalition and discussed her personal struggles with anxiety during an appearance on Good Morning America.

After her panic attacks began happening again, she was finally able to understand what was going on.

Kendall shared that she experiences a mix of good and anxious days, which is why she was drawn to this cause. She hopes her involvement will help others feel less isolated and alone.

The actor known for playing Black Adam has publicly discussed his struggles with depression and the challenges men often face when trying to talk about their mental wellbeing.

Everyone experiences difficult times and struggles with depression – it doesn’t care who you are. It took me a while to learn this, but it’s important not to be afraid to talk about what you’re going through. Men, especially, often keep their feelings bottled up, but remember you’re not alone.

Prince Harry helped reduce the shame around getting help for mental health by sharing his own experiences with therapy in an interview with the Telegraph. He explained that talking about his struggles made him realize many others go through similar things, saying, ‘Once you start talking about it, you realize you’re part of a big group of people who understand.’

The star of Empire is a strong advocate for seeking professional help and has openly discussed her experiences with depression. She’s said that talking to a therapist is essential for her to cope with it. “That’s the only way I can get through it,” she explained to Variety.

Taraji P. Henson founded The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation to fight the stigma surrounding mental health within the Black community and to expand access to Black mental health professionals.

As a longtime fan, I was really moved to learn more about what’s been going on with her. She shared that dealing with an eating disorder and crippling stage fright led her to explore MDMA and psilocybin therapy – a type of PTSD treatment – and it seems to be really helping her heal.

She told Rolling Stone in May 2025 that she experienced touring without any nervousness for the first time. She described a strange, shared physical sensation with the audience – almost like a change in air pressure – that made her realize how much she thrives on a strong, emotional connection with people through her music. It was a deeply felt, physical response that she realized she needed to feel connected to her work.

She explained that prioritizing her mental well-being and stopping birth control helped her develop a broader understanding of her gender identity.

She explained that she decided to stop taking birth control because it felt like a break from traditional expectations of womanhood. It might sound strange, she admitted, but she felt liberated and like she could explore new possibilities by stepping outside those boundaries. She believed this freedom allowed her to grow and change.

Looking back, middle school was a really tough time for me. I was dealing with some serious anxiety and depression, and honestly, I don’t know where I’d be today without the incredible support of my family and my therapist. It really did save my life. I’ve learned that reaching out for help is the hardest, but most important, first step. And please remember this: you matter so much more than you could ever realize.

The singer behind “What He Didn’t Do” has opened up about her experiences living with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) over the past several years.

Carly shared on the August 2025 episode of Bunnie Xo’s Dumb Blonde podcast that her anxiety began during her divorce, which happened during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, she also mentioned she’s struggled with severe OCD since childhood.

Over the past decade, I got used to keeping things to myself and handling problems on my own. But a couple of years ago, I realized I needed to go back to therapy to understand what was going on. I discovered I’ve been dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder since I was a child, not just recently in 2020.

The actress known for Frozen has openly discussed her mental health strategies for years, sharing them in public speeches and on social media like Instagram.

She encourages people to discover what works best for their well-being. According to Health magazine, her own approach includes things like medication, balancing negative thoughts with ten positives, and regular exercise.

The cookbook author is a mother of four and has bravely shared her experiences with postpartum depression, a common but often unspoken challenge for new mothers.

She explained in a 2017 letter to Glamour that it became simpler to talk about her experience each time. Her hope was to let others know that this could happen to anyone, and to help those going through it feel less ashamed and isolated.

While publicizing her book, Mirror, Mirror, the model shared with The Edit magazine that she struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts as a teenager, describing a feeling of “something dark” within her during that period.

Cara shared with the publication, as reported by W magazine, that she used to depend on love and other people for her happiness. She realized she needed to learn to find joy within herself, and after a long journey, she’s finally able to be happy on her own.

Ariana Grande encouraged fans to prioritize their mental health after responding to a joke on Twitter. She shared that therapy has been life-saving for her on multiple occasions.

She encouraged me not to be afraid to ask for help. She explained that I don’t have to live with constant pain and that it is possible to heal from trauma. While she acknowledged she had a long way to go, she felt that simply recognizing this possibility was a good first step.

The singer has openly shared her struggles and recovery related to addiction and mental health, and she often explores these experiences in her songs.

She consistently encourages her followers to prioritize their mental well-being, emphasizing that it’s a continuous journey with both good and bad days. She previously shared on Instagram, “Remember, if you’re struggling, life has its challenges, but it’s important to keep going.”

The actress has openly discussed mental health, both through her work – like her portrayal of Rue in the show Euphoria – and in her personal life.

Zendaya revealed in 2013, through her now-closed app, that she experienced anxiety following a TV appearance on Ellen when her microphone malfunctioned. She’s since found ways to cope with these feelings, explaining that it’s sometimes necessary to take a break to reduce stress.

In a recent interview with WSJ Magazine, the singer openly shared her experiences with mental health, explaining that she experienced extreme emotional swings – periods of intense happiness followed by weeks-long struggles with low moods.

She revealed she’s been dealing with mental health challenges, but after finding the right medication, her life has dramatically improved.

The Grammy-winning artist dedicated herself to promoting kindness and openly discussing mental health, sharing her own experiences as well.

She shared that she’d kept her struggles with mental health private for a long time, but ultimately believes that being open about these issues is crucial for healing. She said this while accepting the Global Changemakers Award at a 2018 fundraiser for Children Mending Hearts.

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