Bette
Americannoun
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Diana Ross, Madonna, Bette Midler were among the stars Mackie dressed during his career.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
Blyth’s facility with the mean-girl role caused many at the time to refer to her as “a young Bette Davis.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
One time, when my Aunt Sue came to visit from Baltimore, she made hers with a jar of mushroom-flavored Prego, and I thought that upgrade was as divine as Bette Midler.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026
Having just starred opposite Marlene Dietrich for Josef von Sternberg, he would go on to appear opposite leading ladies as diverse as Greta Garbo, Claudette Colbert and Bette Davis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
Steam was practically blowing out of Mom’s ears by the time the service ended with a rousing rendition of Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath My Wings.”
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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