Last week, France made U.S. actress Liza Minnelli an officer in its Legion of Honour in recognition of her entertainment career and charity work.

On the BBC webiste we can read:

French Culture Minister Frederic Mitterrand, who hosted the ceremony in Paris, presented the red-ribboned medal to Minnelli. Mr Mitterrand explained why the veteran singer had been selected to receive the honour. “We love you because you make our lives better,” he said. “Thank you for wanting me. Thank you for caring about me. Thank you for giving this wonderful tennis game of life that we have going together,” Minnelli said.

Liza Minnelli is indeed very appreciated in France and we are glad she is now an Officier de la Légion d’Honneur. Note that Robert Redford, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Clint Eastwood are previous recipients of the prize.