Winner of Grammy and Golden Globe Awards, Bette Midler is an American singer-songwriter, actor and entrepreneur. One of the bestselling female singers, her records have sold over 30 million copies worldwide. She rose from very a humble beginning – from being a cabaret dancer in a gay bathhouse, she went on to become one of the most successful vocalists in the music industry. In a career stretching over a period of several decades, Midler, a multi-talented personality, has gained significant respect in film and television industry. She has also appeared on several Broadway productions and is also a composer and songwriter. With an estimated net worth of $200 million, Midler has established herself as one of the most successful and highly paid figures in the entertainment sector. Some of her well-known albums include her debut album ‘The Divine Miss M’, ‘Bette Midler’, ‘Some People’s Lives’, ‘Songs for the New Depression’ and ‘Thighs and Whispers’. She starred in the Golden Globe Award-winning film, ‘For the Boys’ and also in the acclaimed television series, ‘Gypsy’.
Childhood & Adolescence
Bette Midler was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Jewish parents, Fred Midler and Ruth Midler, a seamstress and homemaker.She grew up in the Aiea neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii, and attended Radford High School. She attended the University of Hawaii following high school but dropped out after three semesters.
Career of Bette
In 1965, she relocated to New York City and made her stage debut in two Off-Off-Broadway productions by American playwright and theatre director Tom Eyen: ‘Miss Nefertiti Regrets’ and ‘Cinderella Revisited’.She earned enough money from her uncredited appearance as ‘Miss David Buff’ in the 1966 American film ‘Hawaii’ to relocate from Hawaii to New York.Between 1966 and 1969, she was introduced to the Broadway style of acting when she appeared on Broadway in ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ and Off-Broadway in the rock musical ‘Salvation’.
She earned notoriety in 1970 while performing at ‘The Continental Baths,’ a gay bathhouse in New York City. It was here that she drew a large number of guests and developed a sizable fan base.Atlantic Records published her debut album, ‘The Divine Miss M,’ in 1972. ‘Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy’, ‘Chapel of Love’, ‘Do You Want to Dance?’, ‘Hello In There’, and ‘Friends’ were among the album’s singles.In 1973, she released her second album, a self-named compilation titled ‘Bette Midler,’ which was produced by Arif Mardin and Barry Manilow.
In 1976, she released her third studio album, ‘Songs for the New Depression,’ which peaked at number 27 on the ‘Billboard 200’. She made her first try at composition with this album.In 1977, she released her fourth studio album, titled ‘Broken Blossom.’ She was also included in the Emmy Award-winning television special ‘Ol’ Red Hair is Back’ the same year.In 1979, she recorded her fifth studio album, ‘Thighs and Whispers,’ and the following year, she starred as ‘Mary Rose Foster’ in the Academy Award-nominated musical drama film ‘The Rose.’
In 1980, she starred in the concert film ‘Divine Madness,’ which was based on her 1979 performance at the Civic Auditorium in Pasadena. Additionally, the film featured her try at stand-up comedy.In 1983, she released her sixth studio album, titled ‘No Frills.’ The songs ‘All I Need to Know’, ‘Favorite Waste of Time’, and ‘Beast of Burden’ were included on the album.In 1986, she starred as ‘Barbara Whiteman’ in Paul Mazursky’s comedy picture ‘Down and Out in Beverly Hills. She was also featured in the comedy film ‘Ruthless People’ that year.
In 1987, she starred as ‘Sandy Brozinsky’ in Arthur Hiller’s Golden Globe-nominated film ‘Outrageous Fortune.’ The picture was a box office smash.In 1990, she released ‘Some People’s Lives’, her seventh studio album. The album was published by Atlantic Records and included one of her most popular chart-topping singles, ‘From a Distance.’In 1991, she starred in the Golden Globe-winning film ‘For the Boys’ and in the film ‘Scenes from a Mall’ as ‘Deborah Fifer’. She appeared on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson’ the following year.
In 1993, she starred as ‘Mama Rose’ in the Golden Globe Award-winning picture ‘Gypsy. She also appeared in the film ‘Hocus Pocus’ that year.In 1995, she released her eighth studio album, ‘Bette of Roses.’ The album received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial smash. She was also featured in the film ‘Get Shorty’ that year.
In 1997, she appeared in the television special ‘Diva Las Vegas’ and in the sitcom ‘The Nanny’. She also appeared in the romantic comedy film ‘That Old Feeling’ that year.
In 1998, she released her ninth studio album, ‘Bathhouse Betty,’ which was a moderate success. The songs ‘That’s How Love Moves’, ‘My One True Friend’, and ‘I’m Beautiful’ were included on the album.Her 2000 album ‘Bette’ was released on the Warner Bros. Records label. The hits ‘Nobody Else But You’ and ‘In These Shoes’ were included on the album.In 2003, she published the CD ‘Bette Midler Sings the Rosemary Clooney Songbook.’ It was nominated for a Grammy Award and featured the chart-topping single ‘White Christmas.’ The album was dedicated to singer Rosemary Clooney, who died the previous year.
In 2005, she released an album named ‘Bette Midler Sings the Peggy Lee Songbook.’ The next year, she released ‘Cool Yule,’ a holiday-themed album that comprised numerous Christmas music.In 2012, she starred in Andy Fickman’s family comedy film ‘Parental Guidance.’
Her Significant Works
Her debut album, ‘The Divine Miss M,’ was nominated for a Grammy. The album debuted at #10 on the Billboard 200, while the single ‘Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy’ reached #1 on the Billboard ‘Adult Contemporary’ chart.The chart-topping single ‘From a Distance,’ from the album ‘Some People’s Lives,’ was a worldwide success and earned a Grammy Award.In 1980, she won two Golden Globe Awards for her performance in the film ‘The Rose’: ‘Best Motion Picture Actress – Musical/Comedy’ and ‘New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture – Female’.
In 1981, she won a Grammy Award for ‘The Rose’ in the category of ‘Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.In 1990, she won a Grammy Award for ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ in the category ‘Record of the Year.In 1992, she won the Golden Globe Award for ‘Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy/Musical’ for her performance in the film ‘For the Boys’.In 1994, she won a Golden Globe for ‘Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television’ for her role in ‘Gypsy’.
Personal History and Legacies
She married artist Martin von Haselberg on December 16, 1984. The couple shares a daughter.In 1995, she founded the ‘New York Restoration Project,’ a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing tree planting and park restoration in neglected regions of New York City.
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Trivia
This Golden Globe-winning singer and actress was called Bette Davis in honor of the legendary 1940s actress.