Bette Midler

Imagine a super-talented person who can sing like a bird, act in funny movies, and tell jokes that make you giggle! That's Bette Midler! She was born a long, long time ago, on December 1, 1945, in a place called Honolulu, which is on the beautiful islands of Hawaii.

She's like a real-life superhero of entertainment, making people happy with her voice and her funny faces for over 60 years! That's longer than most grown-ups have been alive!

Bette started her career in small plays, like acting out stories for a few people. But then, she started singing in a special place called the Continental Baths. It was a place where she could really show off her amazing voice and make lots of friends who loved her music.

She has released 14 music albums, and people all over the world have bought over 30 million of her records! That's enough records to stack higher than a skyscraper!

Bette has sung so many famous songs that you might have heard before! Think of 'The Rose' and 'Wind Beneath My Wings' – these are songs that can make you feel happy or even a little bit sad in a good way. She even won special awards called Grammy Awards for singing these songs!

She's also been in lots of movies, like the super fun movie 'Hocus Pocus' where she plays a witch. She's won awards for her acting too!

Bette Midler is like a shining star because she's won so many awards for being so good at what she does. She's won Golden Globe Awards, Grammy Awards, Emmy Awards, and even Tony Awards! These are like the biggest trophies you can get for acting and singing.

She even performed a big show in Las Vegas, which is like the entertainment capital of the world! She also starred in a famous Broadway show called 'Hello, Dolly!' and won another award for it.