{"id":101055,"date":"2024-12-02T09:51:24","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T02:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/?p=101055"},"modified":"2024-12-02T09:51:33","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T02:51:33","slug":"bette-midler-a-legend-in-music-film-and-comedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/bette-midler-a-legend-in-music-film-and-comedy\/","title":{"rendered":"Bette Midler – A Legend in Music, Film, and Comedy…"},"content":{"rendered":"
Today, we celebrate the 79th birthday of the incomparable Bette Midler, born on December 1, 1945, in Honolulu, Hawaii. A multi-talented performer, Midler has made an indelible mark on the worlds of music, film, television, and theater.\n
From her powerhouse vocals to her unforgettable comedic timing, she has consistently dazzled audiences with her remarkable versatility.\n
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Bette Midler first rose to fame as a singer in the late 1960s and early 1970s, captivating audiences with her dynamic voice and bold personality. She quickly transitioned into film and television, winning multiple accolades for her performances. Some of her most notable films include:\n
In addition to her film and television work, Midler’s musical career has been equally impressive, with multiple Grammy Awards and albums that span a wide range of genres, including pop, jazz, and traditional standards. She\u2019s also known for her Broadway performances, notably her role in the hit musical Hello, Dolly! in 2017, which earned her critical acclaim and a Tony Award nomination.\n
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Bette Midler has long been known not just for her entertainment career, but also for her advocacy and philanthropy. She founded the New York Restoration Project (NYRP) in 1995, a non-profit dedicated to revitalizing neglected neighborhoods and green spaces in New York City. Her commitment to environmental causes and community activism is as notable as her artistic accomplishments.\n
Midler\u2019s ability to seamlessly blend comedy, drama, and music has made her one of the most respected and beloved figures in entertainment, earning her a loyal fan base and critical acclaim. Whether she\u2019s dazzling audiences with her vocal talent or making them laugh with her sharp wit, Bette Midler\u2019s legacy continues to grow stronger with each passing year.\n
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Do you have a favorite Bette Midler film? Is it the emotional rollercoaster of Beaches, the dramatic intensity of The Rose, or the empowering comedy of The First Wives Club? Or perhaps another memorable role? Let us know in the comments!\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Today, we celebrate the 79th birthday of the incomparable Bette Midler, born on December 1, 1945, in Honolulu, Hawaii. A multi-talented performer, Midler has made an indelible mark on the worlds of music, film, television, and theater. From her powerhouse vocals to her unforgettable comedic timing, she has consistently dazzled audiences with her remarkable versatility.\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":101058,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[670],"tags":[693],"class_list":{"0":"post-101055","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news","8":"tag-news"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bette-midler-16x9-1000.webp","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101055","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=101055"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101055\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":101064,"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/101055\/revisions\/101064"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/101058"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=101055"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=101055"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=101055"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}