‘You’re Only Young Once’: Bette Midler Offers Glimpse Into Wild Days Of Her Life

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As a lifestyle expert, I find Bette Midler‘s life journey to be nothing short of inspiring. From her youthful exuberance and s*x-positive attitude during her early career days to her maturity and responsibility as she grew older, Midler has always embraced life with grace and humor.

Disclaimer – This article mentions s*xually transmitted diseases.

In the early stages of her career, Bette Midler was known for her energetic youthfulness and open-minded approach to sexuality. The iconic figure, now 78 years old, expressed, “You only get to be young once, and I had a blast.” She reminisced about her various romantic relationships and significant interactions with rock stars like David Bowie and Mick Jagger.

Midler discussed the somber instances that eventually halted her rollercoaster journey, such as the AIDS crisis. Despite advancing in age and maintaining a successful career, as well as a strong marriage, Midler demonstrates that maturity doesn’t necessitate forsaking enjoyment.

In the early stages of her career, Bette Midler embraced a sexually open and youthful attitude. As she once said, “Youth is but a fleeting moment.” On August 2nd, Friday, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she reminisced about her past, stating, “I had many romantic partners and we explored everything together.”

When asked about the most attractive famous man she has met, Midler responded by naming David Bowie and Mick Jagger. The actress, who was in a relationship with her late manager Aaron Russo from 1972 to 1979, described her younger years as being filled with fun until it eventually became less enjoyable.

Bette Midler stated that the AIDS crisis served as a significant factor in her wild lifestyle coming to an abrupt halt. Her Broadway debut occurred in 1967’s Fiddler on the Roof. She vividly recalled people departing, succumbing, and experiencing breakdowns. “At a crossroads in my life, both publicly and privately, I realized this wasn’t going to have a happy ending, so I decided to call it quits.” (This version aims to maintain the original meaning while using more conversational language.)

Following the nationwide outbreak of the sexually transmitted disease, Hocus Pocus star Bette Midler started to take more accountability for her actions over time. As she matured, responsibility became an integral part of her life, albeit a bit later than usual as growing up is simply a natural progression in life.

Experiencing marriage and raising a daughter significantly transformed Bette Midler’s lifestyle, as she put it, “Having a child brings about a tightening in your daily routine.” In 1984, Midler wed Martin von Haselberg, and they have maintained a strong bond for over four decades. Part of the secret to their long-lasting relationship is their unique sleeping arrangements.

In her own words, Bette Midler attributes the longevity of her marriage to having individual sleeping spaces. Her husband has a habit of snoring, which used to disturb her deep slumber when she was known for exceptional sleep quality. To address these sleep problems, she opted for separate bedrooms. Summarizing her thoughts, she simply remarked, “That’s it,” suggesting that she preferred the rest over staying awake.

Roughly two years after Bette Midler and her husband, Martin von Haselberg, became parents to their daughter Sophie (aged 37 now), Sophie made her acting debut in the film “Beaches”. After achieving significant success with the movie “Hocus Pocus” released in 1993, Sophie went on to star in “The First Wives Club” in 1996.

Bette Midler has regained her familiarity as a common name due to her appearances in The Politician (2019-2020) and Hocus Pocus 2 (2022), where she also reprised her character, Winifred Sanderson. In The Fabulous Four, she stars alongside Susan Sarandon, Megan Mullally, and Sheryl Ralph Lee as Marilyn. Recognizing the current surge of influential women in the film industry, Midler is well-aware that female icons are experiencing a notable moment at the box office.

In this genre, there have been numerous films featuring ladies of a certain maturity, like Book Club and 80 for Brady, according to Midler. These women, being veterans in life, have experienced much, are widely recognized, and seem to be admired by many.

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Bette Midler stated that the AIDS crisis was a significant factor in her wild lifestyle coming to an abrupt halt. She made her Broadway debut in 1967’s “Fiddler on the Roof.” She recalls many people leaving, becoming ill, and experiencing breakdowns. “I reached a crossroads, both privately and personally, and I realized that this wasn’t going to have a happy ending, so I decided to stop.” So she did.

After the nationwide outbreak of a sexually transmitted disease, Bette Midler, famously known for her role in Hocus Pocus, started to take more care and responsibility. Over time, as she matured, responsibility became an integral part of her life, albeit it took her some time to fully embrace it, which is a common aspect of growing up.

Embracing the joy of marriage and becoming a mother in 1984 was a life-altering experience for me. I found that nothing instills discipline quite like the arrival of a child, as they say, “A child tightens up your lifestyle.” Forty years on, I’m proud to be married to Martin von Haselberg and we continue to thrive in our longstanding union. Our strong bond, in part, can be attributed to our unique sleeping arrangements that have stood the test of time.

She attributes the longevity of her marriage to having distinct sleeping spaces due to her husband’s snoring, which used to disturb her deep slumber (previously champion-level sleep). Consequently, Midler opted for separate bedrooms. As she put it, “And there you have it, I didn’t want to lose sleep.”

Approximately two years following Bette Midler and her husband, Martin von Haselberg, welcoming their single child, Sophie (currently 37 years old), she made her debut in the movie “Beaches.” After achieving success with “Hocus Pocus” in 1993, she went on to appear in “The First Wives Club” in 1996.

Bette Midler has regained her familiar status in homes worldwide following her appearances in The Politician (2019-2020) and Hocus Pocus 2 (2022), as well as taking on the character Marilyn in The Fabulous Four alongside Susan Sarandon, Megan Mullally, and Sheryl Ralph Lee. Aware of the current resurgence of influential women in the film industry, Midler is prepared for her box office success.

In my fervent admiration for these cinematic gems, I can’t help but notice the abundance of them – from the delightful “Book Club” to the spirited “80 for Brady”. You see, they all feature women who have reached a certain stage in life. As veterans of our times, we’ve seen and experienced much, and it seems the world has come to know us and cherish us, in a way that fills my heart with warmth.

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2024-08-04 13:38