Surprising confession - Bette Midler reveals the unconventional secret of her 40-year marriage
Porcelain anniversary, silver anniversary, pearl anniversary – Bette Midler and her husband Martin von Haselberg have all had them. The next milestone for the Hollywood actress and the artist is coming up. The ruby anniversary, which is celebrated after 40 years of marriage.
Bette Midler and her husband have been married for 40 years
In an interview with "Entertainment Tonight," Midler has now revealed the secret to her marriage. And it sounds almost profane. "Separate bedrooms," she said. "My husband snores." From the beginning of their relationship, the two had slept in separate beds and it never caused any problems.
Good enough sleep, I suppose, allows marriage problems to be easily avoided. Perhaps Midler and von Haselberg found in each other the right partner. After all, they knew six weeks after meeting that they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together and got married right in Las Vegas. An Elvis imitator married them in the casino town at the time.
Unconventional wedding in Las Vegas
An unconventional wedding followed an unconventional, short engagement. After all, it was Midler who held on to her hand of her then-boyfriend and not the other way around. "I'm impulsive," the actress recently told "Entertainment Tonight" in another interview. What fascinated her about her current husband she explained to Yahoo in 2020. "I knew Martin was unique the first time I met him," quoted "Yahoo." "I liked the fact that he had no fear of being different, that he was an outsider, like I am, that he wasn't self-satisfied, that he distanced himself from the mainstream."
Midler and von Haselberg have a daughter together, Sophie von Haselberg, who also works as an actress.
Sources: "Entertainment Tonight" / "Yahoo"
A Hollywood actress's unique relationship with her artist husband
Amidst their 40-year-long marriage, Bette Midler and her husband Martin von Haselbergs have managed to maintain a unique relationship. This Hollywood actress and accomplished artist found their love in the unconventional setting of Las Vegas, where they were married by an Elvis impersonator in a casino.
Recognizing a kindred spirit in a Las Vegas casino
In her interviews with "Entertainment Tonight" and Yahoo, Midler has shared her feelings about von Haselberg. She was immediately drawn to his unconventional nature, as she recalled in 2020, "I knew Martin was unique the first time I met him. I liked the fact that he had no fear of being different, that he was an outsider, like I am, that he wasn't self-satisfied, that he distanced himself from the mainstream."
Sharing their milestones in Hollywood and beyond
Bette Midler and Martin von Haselberg, both seasoned actors and artists in their respective fields, have built a life together in Hollywood and beyond. Their creative collaborations and shared celebrations of their pearl, silver, and soon-to-be ruby anniversaries serve as testaments to their enduring love and understanding.
