In Hollywood, there routinely are stars who rise to prominence only to disappear before very long. In the case of Bette Midler, however, she has managed to be a respected star literally for decades at this point. With that in mind, it makes perfect sense that Midler has managed to amass a truly amazing $250 million net worth according to celebritynetworth.com.
If you ask most people that are aware of Bette Midler’s past, she certainly deserves to be included on any list of entertainment’s living legends. In fact, Julianne Moore, an actor that some people consider to be a legend herself, fangirled when she costarred with Midler in The Glorias.
When you factor in Bette Midler’s celebrity status and her impressive fortune, it begs an obvious question, what is she spending her cash on? As it turns out, Midler’s financial decisions have been both awe-inspiring and touching at times.
A Career For The Ages
Best known as a massive movie star, Bette Midler’s Hollywood history is one that virtually any star would likely be jealous of. For example, Midler recently starred in the surprisingly successful animated movie The Addams Family and she will go down in history for another beloved family movie, Hocus Pocus. Of course, all of that is to say nothing about her other successful films including The First Wives Club, Beaches, Ruthless People, and too many more to list here.
On top of Bette Midler’s acting career, she is an incredibly accomplished singer as well. While Midler’s last album was released several years ago, her gorgeous voice played a key role in the success of many songs that have passed the test of time. For example, some of her songs like “Wind Beneath My Wings” and “From a Distance” mean so much to her fans that even thinking about them is bound to put them at ease.
Midler’s Passions
Throughout Bette Midler’s time in the public eye, there has never been any question that she is outspoken when it comes to the things she cares about. For example, many years after Janet Jackson’s 2004 Super Bowl performance became a subject of great controversy, Midler tweeted about her belief that Justin Timberlake owes the singer an apology.
When it comes to things that really matter, Bette Midler has proven that she is happy to put her money where her mouth is. A long time philanthropist, the list of causes that Midler has supported over the years is long, to say the very least. For example, Midler has given a large amount of money to Doctors Without Borders, Human Rights First, and The Mirembe Project.
On top of those donations, Bette Midler has spent her time and money to support several more charities. Included in that list is a little known company called Smile Train which trains doctors to perform cleft repair surgeries for people who suffer from extreme poverty. Middler has also worked to support the Worldwide Orphans Foundation, a charity that “provides education, medical care and psychosocial support for communities in need”. Finally, Midler’s money has gone to Hope North, a charity that provides “a school, a home, and a promise” to Ugandan children that were forced to become soldiers.
Real Estate Holdings
When it comes to the possible investments that a wealthy celebrity could make, going on a real estate shopping spree seems to be extremely reasonable. After all, as has been said by a lot of people over the years, it isn’t like they are making any new land. With that in mind, the fact that Bette Midler could accurately be called a real estate mogul makes it her seem extremely intelligent. In fact, her holdings are so impressive that she can compete with some of the most expensive homes that celebrities own.
When it comes to Bette Midler’s real estate purchases, one of the most notable has to be the Manhattan Penthouse her family lived in for decades. A pair of units that were combined into one, Midler’s 7,000 square foot New York apartment took up the top three floors of a building. Said to contain 14 rooms, an outdoor landscaped terrace, a double-sized living room, and a reception gallery, the apartment also had a great view of Central Park. After spending a huge portion of her fortune to purchase and renovate the space in the mid-90s, in 2019 Midler put the apartment on the market for $50 million.
Evidently, a huge fan of Hawaii, Bette Midler, and her husband bought several properties on an island named Kauai. In fact, even though Midler sold one of her Hawaiin homes for 12 times the amount she paid for it in 2020, she still has a lot of money invested in the area. For example, she continues to own an impressive home that sits on a huge 38-acre property in the Kilauea area of Kauai. Given how much even small Hawaiin properties cost, it is mindboggling to think of how much money Midler has invested in the area.