Overview

• Liza Minnelli received the inaugural Giving Us Lifetime Achievement Award from RuPaul during the Season 17 finale of RuPaul's Drag Race, which aired on April 18, 2025.
• Minnelli performed a lip-sync to her classic song 'Ring Them Bells,' marking her first public performance in years, alongside backup dancers and emotional applause from the audience.
• RuPaul personally advocated for Minnelli's appearance, with producers securing her participation through her supportive management team, who are fans of the show.
• Minnelli was joined on stage by her brother Joey Luft and longtime collaborator Michael Feinstein, adding to the emotional resonance of the event.
• Her appearance highlighted her decades-long role as an LGBTQ+ icon, including her advocacy for AIDS research and her influence on drag culture worldwide.