Picture this: Bette Midler, the iconic Diva with a heart of gold, has been happily married to her husband Martin von Haselberg since 1984. That's nearly four decades of love, laughter, and a little bit of quirky compromise. In a candid chat with Entertainment Tonight, the legendary star revealed one surprising reason their marriage has stood the test of time: they don’t sleep in the same bed.
Why Sleeping Apart Works for Bette and Martin
Now, you might think sleeping in separate beds sounds odd, but according to Bette, it’s been a game-changer for their relationship. During an interview on July 25, the 78-year-old star opened up about how this arrangement has kept their bond strong over the years. “Separate bedrooms,” she told the outlet, explaining the secret to their enduring connection. “My husband snores.”
But before you jump to conclusions, this isn’t about lack of intimacy or anything like that. Bette made it crystal clear that she has absolutely no regrets about her marriage, calling it “a fabulous ride.” It’s just a practical decision that works for them, allowing each partner to get a good night’s rest without sacrificing their love for one another.
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A Journey of Love: Bette and Martin’s Spontaneous Vegas Wedding
Back in February 2021, Bette spilled the beans on another fascinating aspect of her marriage: their impromptu Las Vegas elopement. It turns out, their wedding in the '80s was as spontaneous as they come. Who knew? Even more surprising? Bette didn’t realize there was a photographer present to capture their big day until years later when she received photos in the mail.
“Apparently, there was a photographer there,” Bette shared during her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. “When the Starlight Chapel closed its doors about five years ago, they sent us the pictures. We had never seen the pictures [before].” Can you imagine? Discovering wedding photos decades after tying the knot—talk about a throwback!
The Hilarious Story Behind Martin’s Wedding Outfit
While the photos were a delightful surprise, Bette couldn’t resist sharing a funny anecdote about Martin’s choice of attire on their special day. As it turns out, his initial suit wasn’t exactly up to her standards. “He got all dressed up in this suit that I was like, ‘I’m not getting married to you in that suit!’” she joked. “So he had to change his suit and then we went to one of the little churches and we went to get the license.”
Despite the minor wardrobe mishap, the couple pressed on, even incorporating some unique touches into their ceremony. “We had a tape of Nino Rota music … and we walked down the aisle,” Bette recalled. And who officiated their vows? None other than an Elvis Presley impersonator. Now that’s what I call rock ‘n’ roll romance!
Family Life: Sophie von Haselberg’s Love Story
Two years after their wedding, Bette and Martin welcomed their daughter, Sophie von Haselberg. Fast forward to June 2020, and Sophie announced her own marriage. Bette couldn’t have been prouder, even sharing a hilarious story about how Sophie handled her husband’s pandemic-era hair situation.
“It was a pandemic wedding, a very small wedding, and her husband, her new husband, hadn’t had a haircut in three months,” Bette told the Manila Bulletin. “So she looked online on how to cut hair and she gave him a pretty good haircut.”
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Bette also expressed her excitement about Sophie’s newfound happiness. “She laughs incessantly, she sings, she dances,” she gushed. “They both do and they are very joyful together. So it gives me a lot of happiness, tremendous happiness. And I think the best thing to do if you are a mother-in-law is to back off and let them have their lives and realize that you are not living their life and you don’t have all the answers and it’s up to them to find their own life and the answers.”
Sophie celebrated her big day on Instagram, posting a sweet photo from her wedding cake cutting moment. “It’s great to have cake smeared on your face by someone you love! And hot DAMN do I love this man!” she captioned the post.
