Bette Midler, the iconic actress and singer, has been married to Martin von Haselberg for nearly 40 years, a remarkable feat in Hollywood. Their whirlwind romance began in 1984, with Midler proposing just six weeks into their relationship.
The couple eloped to Las Vegas, exchanging vows in a intimate ceremony officiated by an Elvis impersonator. The $45 wedding, attended only by the impersonator, marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment.
Midler recalls the spontaneous wedding, “My husband had to change his suit, and we walked down the aisle to Nino Rota music.” Two years later, they welcomed their daughter, Sophie, now an actress.
Their marriage hasn’t been without challenges. Midler admits they “used to fight bitterly,” but the birth of Sophie shifted their priorities. “We stayed together until it got better, and it did.”
Von Haselberg credits their success to putting family first. “There was a conscious effort to create exactly the life we have.” Midler praises her husband as the “greatest father,” who sacrificed his career to support her and raise their daughter.
Midler has learned valuable lessons from their relationship: compromise, listening, and accountability. “The blaming is the worst part…You have to learn not to do that.”
In 2020, they proudly walked Sophie down the aisle at her intimate wedding. Midler beams, “They had a great time…They stayed up all night and drank. They had a ball.”
Their enduring love serves as a testament to the power of commitment. As they approach their 40th anniversary, Midler and von Haselberg’s relationship remains a shining example of Hollywood’s rare and lasting loves.
Their story inspires hope in the entertainment industry, where long-lasting relationships are a rarity. What do you think of Bette Midler and Martin von Haselberg’s remarkable love story?
