Bette is an American singer, songwriter, actress, comedian, film producer and entrepreneur. She is best known for her work in films like ‘The Rose’ and ‘Beaches.’ that gained multiple Grammy Awards and Oscar nominations. She is considered one of the bestselling female singers, her albums have sold over 30 million copies worldwide.
Bette Midler was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Jewish parents—Fred Midler and Ruth Midler, a housewife and seamstress. Her birth date is 1st December 1945. She has three siblings namely, Daniel Midler, Judith Midler, Susan Midler. Whereas, she belongs to American nationality and Ashkenazi Jewish ethnicity. Her birth sign is Sagittarius. She loved singing when she was young and her mother was very supportive of her so sent her to the theatre. She was a part of many amateur shows during her teenage days. She grew up in the neighborhood of Aiea, in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she studied at the Radford High School. She attended the HB Studio. After high school, she attended the University of Hawaii but dropped out after three semesters.
Singer/actress Bette Midler has been honored with multiple Grammy Awards and Oscar nominations for her work in films like 'The Rose' and 'Beaches.' In 2017, she won a Tony Award for her starring role in the revival of 'Hello, Dolly!'. In 1965, she came to New York City and made her debut on stage with American playwright and theatre director Tom Eyen’s Off-Off-Broadway plays— ‘Miss Nefertiti Regrets’ and ‘Cinderella Revisited’. Likewise, she also played the unaccredited role of a background actor, ‘Miss David Buff’ in the 1966 American film, ‘Hawaii’, a role which helped her earn money to relocate from Hawaii to New York. From 1966 to 1969, she became acquainted with the Broadway style of acting and appeared on the Broadway show ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ and the Off-Broadway rock musical, ‘Salvation’. During 1970,
she also gained attention while singing at ‘The Continental Baths’, a gay bathhouse located in New York City. Likewise, in 1976, she came out with her third album titled ‘Songs for the New Depression’, which peaked at the 27th position on the ‘Billboard 200’. On the following year, she was seen on the ‘The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson’. During 1993, she also appeared in the film ‘Hocus Pocus’. Additionally, in 1997, she was also seen on the TV special ‘Diva Las Vegas’ and played a part in the sitcom ‘The Nanny’. On the same year, she also acted in the romantic comedy film ‘That Old Feeling’. Coming to 1998, she released her ninth studio album titled ‘Bathhouse Betty’, which was also a reasonably successful album.
She was nominated for the Oscar Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role for For the Boys (1991). The Rose (1979). Likewise, she was nominated for Golden Globe Awards for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical for Bette (2000), Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical for Outrageous Fortune (1987)
Additionally, she was nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special for Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On (2010), Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for Murphy Brown (1988), Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special for Bette Midler in Concert:
Diva Las Vegas (1997), Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Special for Bette Midler: Ol’ Red Hair Is Back (1977). She won the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for Gypsy (1993), Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical for For the Boys (1991), New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture – Female for The Rose (1979).
There is no information regarding her income, salary yet. Whereas, her net worth was around $230 million.
In 1984, Midler got married to Martin von Haselberg. The couple has a daughter named Sophie von Haselberg. They are living happily. They also have a mutual understanding.
Bette Midler was born in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii on December 1, 1945, age (73). She was raised in rural Aiea, Oahu. She is the daughter of Fred Midler (father) and Ruth (mother). Her father worked at a Navy base in Hawaii as a painter and was also a housepainter and her mother was s a seamstress and housewife. She grew up in the neighborhood of Aiea, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
On talking about her body measurements, Bette has a height 5 feet 1 inch. Additionally, she weighs is 68Kg. In addition, she has a measurement of 36-25-36 inches. Betty’s hair color is blonde and her eye color is brown. Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter on talking about her social media, she has over 1.54M followers on Twitter. Likewise, she has around 985K followers on Instagram. But she is not active on Facebook.
Bette was named after Hollywood actress Bette Davis, and her sisters, Susan and Judy, are named after other Hollywood stars, Susan Hayward and Judy Garland. Mick Jagger made an appearance at one of Bette Midler's performances at the Continental Baths. As a young girl in Hawaii, Bette worked at a pineapple processing plant.