- Nicole Kidman and Bette Midler have hit out at reports they were demanding divas on the set of THE STEPFORD WIVES. (June 9, 2004)
- Considering pulling out of 2004 Grammy awards ceremony because she's 'mortified' about competing against Rosemary Clooney. Her CD Bette Midler Sings The Rosemary Clooney Songbook is up against an actual Clooney album, The Last Concert. (January 20, 2004)
- A longtime fan and friend of the late singer Rosemary Clooney.
- Midler turned the tables on the press at the Cynthia Rowley fashion show on Thursday night: Instead of posing for the cameras, Midler sat quietly sketching the fashion editors -- Midler said she was just making use of the sketch pad and pencil that Rowley left on each seat and even offered a reporter tips on creating cartoon characters, beginning with a very round head, and exaggerated and expressive eyes. (February 15, 2003)
- A high-profile West Hollywood beautician Dawn DaLuise - who uses a rare electric-current process to make people's faces look younger - cancel the appointments of longtime clients to accommodate the first-timer Midler.
- Drew tears with her rendition of Wind Beneath My Wings as she paid tribute to the victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
- Lame jokes aside, it's turning out to be a banner week for small-screen debuts from big-name stars, as sitcoms from Bette Midler and Geena Davis nabbed enough eyeballs to have promising futures on the tube.
- As a child, she had one ambition in life - to be Ethel Barrymore.
- Has gone bust and Robert Hays' debut as the Divine Miss M's new hubby will be a quickie crash landing.
- Is scaring her friends with the threat of a nervous breakdown.
- The role of Dolores in SISTER ACT (1992) was originally written for Midler.
- Nickname: The Divine Miss M
- Eye coor: brown
- Hair color: naturally blonde
- Rosemary for Remembrance is a tribute to the late Rosemary Clooney. (August 2003)
- Barry Manilow produced her first big album, The Divine Miss M.
- In 1968, her sister was hit and killed by a car while traveling to see Bette perform on Broadway.
- Was the final guest on The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson.
- Trade mark: Always ends concerts with the song Ya Gotta Have Friends.
- Performed her cabaret act at the famed gay men's club, The Continental Baths, in the 70s with Barry Manilow as her accompanist.
- Worked at a Dole pineapple processing plant in Hawaii in her early years.
- Listed as one of twelve Promising New Actors of 1979 in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 31.
- Sang with Tom Waits on I never talk to strangers on his album Foreign Affairs
- Sang to Johnny Carson on his second-to-last show (last show was taped highlights).
- Appeared in the music video and sang in the choir on the song We Are The World.
- Appeared in the Rolling Stones Beast of Burden Video
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for Bette (2001)
- Nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series at Emmy Awards for Murphy Brown (1998)
- Nominated for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special at Emmy Awards for Bette Midler in Concert: Diva Las Vegas (1997)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special at Emmy Awards for GYPSY (1994)
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at Academy Awards for FOR THE BOYS (1992)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE (1988)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for DOWN AND OUT IN BEVERLY HILLS (1987)
- Nominated for Best Actress at BAFTA Awards for THE ROSE (1981)
- Nominated for Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy at Golden Globe Awards for DIVINE MADNESS! (1981)
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at Academy Awards for THE ROSE (1980)
- Nominated for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Special at Emmy Awards for Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back (1978)
Quotes- "I knew being a performer was a way out."
- "I try not to drink too much, because when I'm drunk, I bite."
Awards- People's Choice Awards: Favorite Female Performer in a New Television Series, Bette (2001)
- TV Guide Awards: Actress of the Year in a New Series, Bette (2001)
- American Comedy Awards: Funniest Female Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication, Bette Midler in Concert: Diva Las Vegas (1998)
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program, Bette Midler in Concert: Diva Las Vegas (1997)
- Women in Film Crystal Awards: Crystal Award (1997)
- American Comedy Awards: Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, GET SHORTY (1996)
- National Board of Review: Best Ensemble Performance, THE FIRST WIVES CLUB (1996)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV, GYPSY (1994)
- American Comedy Awards: Funniest Female Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1993)
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1992)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical, FOR THE BOYS (1992)
- American Comedy Awards: Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role), BIG BUSINESS (1989)
- People's Choice Awards: Favorite Comedy Motion Picture Actress (1989)
- American Comedy Awards: Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role), OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE (1988)
- ShoWest Award: Female Star of the Year (1988)
- American Cinematheque Gala Tribute: American Cinematheque Award (1987)
- American Comedy Awards: Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role), RUTHLESS PEOPLE (1987)
- American Comedy Awards: Funniest Female Performer of the Year (1987)
- American Comedy Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award in Comedy (1987)
- Women in Film Crystal Awards: Jack Oakie Comedy Award (1985)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy, THE ROSE (1980)
- Golden Globe Awards: New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture - Female, THE ROSE (1980)
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music, Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back (1978)
- Hasty Pudding Theatricals: Woman of the Year (1976)
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