Bette Midler

Bette Midler is an American actress and singer. She rose to fame in 1972 with the release of her debut studio album, The Divine Miss M. In 1974, Midler won a Grammy Award for best new artist. Throughout her career, Midler has won four Golden Globe Awards, three Grammy Awards, three Primetime Emmys and two Tony Awards. Her breakout performance as an actress came in 1979's The Rose — a film inspired by the life of Janis Joplin — which earned Midler an Oscar nomination. In 1991, she was nominated for her second Oscar for her work in the movie For The Boys (1991). Midler's other famous films include Hocus Pocus (1993), Beaches (1998), The First Wives Club (1996) and Big Business (1988).

Full Name: Bette Davis Midler
Hometown: Honolulu
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Born: 12/01/1945
Age: 76

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Who is Bette Midler married to?: Bette Midler is married to Martin von Haselberg. The couple has been married since 1984.
Which musical did Bette Midler receive a Tony Award for?: Better Midler won a Tony Award in 2017 for her performance in the musical 'Hello, Dolly!'. In 1974, she received a Special Tony Award.
How old was Bette Midler in 'Hocus Pocus'?: Bette Midler was 46 when she played the role of Winifred Sanderson in 1993's 'Hocus Pocus'. She will be 76 in the 2022 sequel, 'Hocus Pocus 2'.

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