Fans who purchased signed copies of Liza Minnelli’s memoir, *Kids, Wait Till You Hear This*, are raising concerns over the authenticity of the autographs, alleging that the signatures may have been produced by an autopen device rather than personally signed by the singer and actress.

The 80-year-old entertainer’s memoir was sold as a “hand-signed collectible,” with some editions priced as high as £185. However, buyers have noted the consistency across the signatures in their copies, prompting suspicion that the autographs were not handwritten. One autograph collector, Gareth Brown from Kent, said he paid £25 for a signed copy but found the signatures suspiciously uniform. Brown remarked that, based on recent footage of Minnelli, she appeared too frail to have signed dozens or hundreds of books with such precision.

Some fans have gone to lengths such as using tracing paper to compare the signatures, concluding that the marks were unnaturally identical across various copies. Justin Steffman, chief executive of AutographCOA, a company specializing in signature authentication, weighed in on the issue, noting the increasing frequency of fake celebrity autographs on merchandise. He said none of the examples he reviewed seemed to have been personally signed by hand, suggesting an autopen might have been used to reproduce Minnelli’s signature.

The controversy has led some buyers to consider requesting refunds on the basis of misleading marketing. While fans and collectors have voiced their reactions on social media, neither Minnelli’s agent nor the UK and US publishers have responded to requests for comment. The US publisher, Grand Central, had previously stated that all copies of the memoir were personally signed by Minnelli, standing by the authenticity of the autographs.

As the dispute continues, it highlights ongoing challenges in verifying celebrity signatures on collectible items marketed to fans and collectors alike.