Bette Midler

Entertainment November 6

President-elect Donald Trump's victory sends Hollywood into tailspin

Celebrities are reacting to the 2024 presidential election results, voicing their opinions about Donald Trump becoming the president-elect.

Bette Midler July 26

Bette Midler and husband of 40 years have never shared a bedroom

In a new interview, Bette Midler opened up about her nearly 40-year marriage to husband Martin von Haselberg and explained why they sleep in separate bedrooms.

Bette Midler May 8

Lindsay Lohan’s abrupt exit from sitcom makes Bette Midler wish she sued

Bette Midler said she wishes she had sued a teenage Lindsay Lohan after the child actor dropped out of her short-lived sitcom "Bette" following the pilot episode in 2000.

Bette Midler March 1, 2023

Bette Midler confesses to plastic surgery: Time smooths 'everything out'

"Hocus Pocus" star Bette Midler, 77, admitted she had plastic surgery after facing criticism about her appearance. She received the Distinguished Collaborator Award.

Bette Midler July 6, 2022

Bette Midler clarifies she wasn't being 'transphobic' with tweet defining women following backlash

Bette Midler claimed she wasn't being "transphobic" or "exclusionary" when she shared a tweet saying women were being stripped of their name.

Bette Midler July 5, 2022

Bette Midler, Macy Gray facing backlash over their definition of women

Bette Midler and Macy Gray both recieved backlash after sharing their definition of a woman. The two were labeled "anti-trans" due to their views.

Media May 13, 2022

Bette Midler slammed for ‘obtuse' tweet on baby formula shortage telling mothers, 'TRY BREASTFEEDING'

Actress Bette Midler told her Twitter followers on Thursday that all they needed to do to deal with the baby formula shortage is 'try breastfeeding.'

Bette Midler January 29, 2022

Bette Midler bites back at West Virginia governor after he says she can kiss his dog's 'hiney'

Bette Midler bit back at West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Friday, a day after he held up his dog’s rear end and said she could kiss its "hiney" following his State of the State speech. 

West Virginia January 28, 2022

WV Governor Justice tells Bette Midler to 'kiss' his dog's 'hiney'

Justice’s jab at Midler came at the end of his State of the State address, where he touted West Virginia’s wins and recently announced economic developments.

Bette Midler December 21, 2021

Jesse Watters warns that Democrats want Biden to be 'king' rather than president

Jesse Watters said Democrats are outraged with Sen. Joe Manchin for killing Biden's Build Back Better plan, and pushing him to take executive action and behave like a 'king.'

Bette Midler December 21, 2021

Bette Midler's most controversial tweets over the past year

The Emmy and Tony-winning singer/actress likes to use Twitter as a way of venting her frustrations.

Bette Midler December 20, 2021

Bette Midler apologizes for Twitter 'outburst' calling West Virginia 'poor, illiterate': 'I'm just seeing red'

Bette Midler apologized for an "outburst" on Twitter over Sen. Joe Manchin's opposition to the Build Back Better Act in which she called West Virginia "poor, illiterate and strung out"

Movies October 5, 2021

9 Halloween movies to stream

A look at the nine best Halloween movies to stream from "Ghostbusters" and "Hocus Pocus" to "A Quiet Place" and "Psycho."

Bette Midler September 5, 2021

Bette Midler says women should ‘refuse to have sex with men’ to protest Texas abortion law

The star has used the social media platform to speak out against the decision that allowed the bill to take effect.

ENTERTAINMENT July 21, 2021

Bette Midler, Berry Gordy among 2021 Kennedy Center honorees

The Kennedy Center Honors will return in December with a class that includes Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, "Saturday Night Live" mastermind Lorne Michaels and actress-singer Bette Midler.

Movies May 20, 2021

'Hocus Pocus 2': Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy returning for sequel

"Hocus Pocus" stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy will reprise their roles for the film's upcoming sequel, which is due in 2022 on Disney+.

George Floyd April 20, 2021

Celebrities react to Derek Chauvin trial verdict: ‘Justice’

Celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg, Cher and more spoke out on social media after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict was announced in his trial in connection with the May 2020 death of George Floyd.

Bette Midler March 3, 2021

Bette Midler shares unique concerns about Mr. Potato head toy following Hasbro's rebrand decision

Bette Midler weighed in on the controversy surrounding the Mr. Potato Head toy following Hasbro's decision to rebrand the line.

Coronavirus March 2, 2021

Stars who've received the coronavirus vaccine

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Queen Elizabeth II and more public figures have received the vaccination for coronavirus.

Bette Midler February 23, 2021

Bette Midler mocks Rush Limbaugh with KKK comparison less than a week after his death

Bette Midler mocked Rush Limbaugh following his death at age 70.

Bette Midler February 17, 2021

Bette Midler claims Texas outages is God punishing Senators Ted Cruz, John Cornyn

Bette Midler tweeted that the current situation in Texas is some kind of divine retribution against Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn.

Trump Impeachment February 10, 2021

Celebrities react to Donald Trump's Senate impeachment trial

Outspoken celebrities took to Twitter to comment on the historic second impeachment of Donald Trump on Tuesday. 

Trump Impeachment January 13, 2021

Celebrities react to Trump's 2nd impeachment

Celebrities have taken to Twitter to react to the second impeachment of President Donald Trump.

Celebrity News January 9, 2021

Trump’s permanent Twitter suspension prompts celebrity reactions

Stars took to Twitter to celebrate -- and condemn -- the app for permanently banning President Trump's account.

Bette Midler November 23, 2020

Bette Midler slams 'repulsive ugly vindictive' Trump for failure to concede and death row executions

Bette Midler pulled no punches in one of her most scathing rebukes of Donald Trump yet. 

2020 Presidential Election October 16, 2020

Celebrities react to Trump and Biden's dual town halls

Joy Behar, Padma Lakshmi and more stars took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the live television events.

Celebrity News October 5, 2020

Chris Evans, more stars react to Trump's 'don’t be afraid of Covid' tweet: 'You just don’t care'

Many stars and high-profile figures have contracted coronavirus since the beginning of the outbreak, but few fights against the virus have been as closely watched as President Trump's.

Movies September 30, 2020

'Hocus Pocus' cast sets virtual reunion featuring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy

The 1993 original Disney film stars the trio of ladies as witches resurrected on Halloween night in Salem, Mass., by a teenage boy.

2020 Presidential Election September 29, 2020

Celebrities react to first presidential debate of 2020

Hollywood celebrities took to social media to share their thoughts on Tuesday night's first presidential debate between President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden.

Bette Midler August 26, 2020

Bette Midler walks back tweet mocking Melania Trump's accent: 'I was wrong'

Actress Bette Midler has walked back a tweet that mocked Melania Trump's accent.