Midler released her first album, The Divine Miss M, in December 1972. Midler won the 1973 Grammy Award for Best New Artist because of it.
In 1979, Midler appeared in her first movie, The Rose, as the main character.
In 1998, she played Cecilia Bloom in Beaches. The movie's soundtrack featured a cover version of "Wind Beneath My Wings" sung by Midler. It reached No.1.
In 2000, she had her own sitcom called Bette. It ended after one season.
