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Janice · 10-22-2003, 11:07 AM

David Gest Sues Liza Minnelli for $10M

NEW YORK (AP) - Producer David Gest sued Liza Minnelli for $10 million Tuesday, accusing his estranged wife of alcohol-fueled violence that caused neurological damage and headaches.

Gest, 50, alleges in court papers that Minnelli, 57, flew into drunken rages on several occasions on both sides of the Atlantic, insulting and striking him.

Liz Rosenberg, a spokeswoman for the singer, said Minnelli had not seen the lawsuit and could not comment. Minnelli's lawyer, Allen Arrow, did not immediately return a call seeking comment.

Minnelli and Gest separated in July, just 16 months after they wed at a celebrity-studded ceremony that featured best man Michael Jackson carrying the bride's train. Elizabeth Taylor served as maid of honor.

In papers filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, Gest alleges that Minnelli began battering him before the wedding.

Gest's lawyer, Raoul Felder, said his client suffered neurological damage and headaches from the alleged attacks, and is staying at a rehabilitation clinic in Honolulu.

In one incident last June in London, court papers allege Minnelli consumed a bottle of vodka before she threw a lamp at Gest in their hotel suite.

She later "began beating (Gest) about the head and face with her fists," the lawsuit said. When Gest asked a security guard to intervene, court papers say Minnelli punched him in the stomach.

When the couple married in March 2002, attendees said Minnelli danced in happiness at the altar. Hundreds of fans lined Fifth Avenue to watch guests including actors Michael Douglas, Anthony Hopkins and David Hasselhoff, rocker Elton John and TV news personality Barbara Walters arrive in limousines.

The wedding marked a personal comeback for Minnelli, the daughter of Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli. She has won an Academy Award, an Emmy, two Golden Globes and three Tony Awards but also battled substance abuse, weight gain, and a near-fatal bout with encephalitis.

Gest, an event and concert promoter, produced Jackson's 30th Anniversary tribute concert.

http://apnews.excite.com/article/200...D7UB75LO3.html

Penny Lane · 10-22-2003, 11:27 AM

Liza was treated for alcohol in the Betty Ford Clinic wasn't she? Maybe she fell off the wagon? Sounds like that marriage was doomed from the start!

Janice · 10-22-2003, 11:34 AM

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Originally posted by Penny Lane
Sounds like that marriage was doomed from the start!

Like Jay Leno said, Gay marriages only work when both people are gay.

Me bad.

DustBunny · 10-22-2003, 11:42 AM

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Originally posted by Janice
Like Jay Leno said, Gay marriages only work when both people are gay.

Me bad.

That's funny. I always questioned his motives. I didn't think he was after her money necessarily but it did seem at times like she was some sort of pet project for him like reviving her career would further his own.

webuster · 10-22-2003, 12:33 PM

David Gest was creepy- and I think it's wrong for him to be claiming damages so much later- why did he stay with her if she beat the crap out of him- why not leave then? Anyway- he's just doing it for money- I know celebrities claim it's not about the money- but $10m for getting hit with a lamp is pretty steep.
I saw a picture of Vincente Minelli once and he looked so much like Gest that it was scary.

flinstoned · 10-22-2003, 02:37 PM

I hope the lawyers take all the money from both of them.

Georgia's on my Mind · 10-22-2003, 02:53 PM

that guy scares/annoys me

Janice · 10-22-2003, 03:06 PM

Someone hand me a Kleenex.

Georgia's on my Mind · 10-22-2003, 03:46 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
Someone hand me a Kleenex.

that is so frightening.

Janice · 10-22-2003, 03:48 PM

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Originally posted by Georgia's on my Mind
that is so frightening.

Well, it is close to Halloween after all.

HuntingtonM15 · 10-22-2003, 03:53 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
Someone hand me a Kleenex.

That pic should be posted outside every side show freak tent.

Janice · 10-22-2003, 04:02 PM

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Originally posted by HuntingtonM15
That pic should be posted outside every side show freak tent.

Yeah, alongside this one of Nick Nolte.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 10-22-2003, 04:16 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
Yeah, alongside this one of Nick Nolte.

Aha. I remember the night Conan used that shot as the opening and closing scenes before/after commercials. It was hilarious.

Yeah, I heard about that whole speel on GoodDayLive today. They made some joke about David and plastic surgery or something like that. They also mentioned other times when she would beat him.

Brian Damage · 10-22-2003, 04:20 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
Someone hand me a Kleenex.

That is one Fugly photo!

eringoblah · 10-22-2003, 04:38 PM

anyone have a comb?

10-22-2003, 11:07 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Liza Minelli's Estranged Hubby Sues Her for $10M David Gest Sues Liza Minnelli for $10M NEW YORK (AP) - Producer David Gest sued Liza Minnelli for $10 million Tuesday, accusing his estranged wife of alcohol-fueled violence that caused neurological damage and headaches. Gest, 50, alleges in court papers that Minnelli, 57, flew into drunken rages on several occasions on both sides of the Atlantic, insulting and striking him. Liz Rosenberg, a spokeswoman for the singer, said Minnelli had not seen the lawsuit and could not comment. Minnelli's lawyer, Allen Arrow, did not immediately return a call seeking comment. Minnelli and Gest separated in July, just 16 months after they wed at a celebrity-studded ceremony that featured best man Michael Jackson carrying the bride's train. Elizabeth Taylor served as maid of honor. In papers filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, Gest alleges that Minnelli began battering him before the wedding. Gest's lawyer, Raoul Felder, said his client suffered neurological damage and headaches from the alleged attacks, and is staying at a rehabilitation clinic in Honolulu. In one incident last June in London, court papers allege Minnelli consumed a bottle of vodka before she threw a lamp at Gest in their hotel suite. She later "began beating (Gest) about the head and face with her fists," the lawsuit said. When Gest asked a security guard to intervene, court papers say Minnelli punched him in the stomach. When the couple married in March 2002, attendees said Minnelli danced in happiness at the altar. Hundreds of fans lined Fifth Avenue to watch guests including actors Michael Douglas, Anthony Hopkins and David Hasselhoff, rocker Elton John and TV news personality Barbara Walters arrive in limousines. The wedding marked a personal comeback for Minnelli, the daughter of Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli. She has won an Academy Award, an Emmy, two Golden Globes and three Tony Awards but also battled substance abuse, weight gain, and a near-fatal bout with encephalitis. Gest, an event and concert promoter, produced Jackson's 30th Anniversary tribute concert. http://apnews.excite.com/article/200...D7UB75LO3.html

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10-22-2003, 12:33 PM	#5
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	David Gest was creepy- and I think it's wrong for him to be claiming damages so much later- why did he stay with her if she beat the crap out of him- why not leave then? Anyway- he's just doing it for money- I know celebrities claim it's not about the money- but $10m for getting hit with a lamp is pretty steep. I saw a picture of Vincente Minelli once and he looked so much like Gest that it was scary.

10-22-2003, 02:37 PM	#6
flinstoned Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 07, 2003 Posts: 624	I hope the lawyers take all the money from both of them.

10-22-2003, 02:53 PM	#7
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	that guy scares/annoys me

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eringoblah Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Location: emerald isle Posts: 99	anyone have a comb?