Bette Midler: podcast appearances and interviews

Bette Midler, born on December 1, 1945, in Honolulu, Hawaii, is an American actress, comedian, singer, and author with a career that spans over six decades. She began her professional journey performing in off-off-Broadway plays before appearing in Broadway productions such as Fiddler on the Roof and Salvation in the late 1960s. Midler gained prominence in 1970 through her performances at the Continental Baths, a local gay bathhouse where she built a dedicated following. As a solo artist, she has released 14 studio albums, selling over 30 million records worldwide, and earning four Gold, three Platinum, and three Multiplatinum certifications from the RIAA. Her music includes chart-topping renditions of songs like The Rose, Wind Beneath My Wings, Do You Want to Dance?, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, and From a Distance. Midler has received multiple awards for her musical work, including Grammy Awards for Best New Artist, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, and Record of the Year. Her acting debut in the musical drama The Rose in 1979 earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress and an Academy Award nomination. She has starred in numerous films including Beaches, Hocus Pocus, The First Wives Club, and The Stepford Wives, earning additional Golden Globe nominations and awards. From 2008 to 2010, she held a residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and starred in the Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly!, which earned her the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.