'Bette Midler for President!' Tony Awards 2017 backstage

[@treesny]

Many people aren't aware of the huge debt all of New York City owes Bette Midler for her key role in saving a great number of community gardens throughout the boroughs when a certain mayor-who-will-not-be-named was planning to take the city land back to "develop." Out of that came the New York Restoration Project, a not-for-profit still going strong. A brilliantly gifted performer, who in the process of become a celebrity has remained a genuine human being. Thank you, Ms. Midler, for your great genrosity! :-) (And... her advice to young performers to observe people without judging cuts right to the heart of things.)

[@alicehenderson7983]

Nick D, I am I have so much respect for Bette, hate the way some people treat her, so sad, she is a National Treasure for sure

[@PhillyNonSequitur]

Humble. That's the first word that came to mind while watching this. Bette is so humble and kind. Thank you for sharing this.

[@stephenarchibald6853]

Highest moment of the entire night. Bette was incredible and outrageous and eccentric that I laughed cried and knew she was thee light Broadway needed on the 2017 Tony's.

[@carolritter4592]

Saw the show, cried, laughed admired, felt like I was in dreamland, highly recommended this marathon.

[@babygirlgibbs]

I could listen to Bette Midler all day. Such a funny, witty, completely adorable and very beautiful woman. Love her. Congratulations Bette Midler!

[@pattis6543]

I have loved Bette since I saw The Rose. So talented in so many settings and a great humanitarian. Thank you for posting this!!

[@thomaslloyd4086]

Soooo many gems here! I just love her!

[@wotan10950]

I saw Bette in her Las Vegas show a few years back. I knew she'd be good, but I didn't expect her to be as fantastic as she turned out to be!

[@MonaLisainMiami]

Surprise!!! Love her😙

[@petritamallorca]

She's so great! And so wise what she says, it's a very hard job all artists do and takes also a lot of self discipline! Congratulation to her Tony!!❤️

[@flav2689]

Oh Bette, she's a darling. It's mind-blowing how humble she still is after all the success. It shows how real and good-hearted she truly is. Love her so much. I wish she knows how much she means to us. It's very unlikely that I ever get a chance to meet her - so unrealistic I won't even dream about it. But I wish I could thank her somehow. She has brought me a lot of comfort and joy. And I'm quite a new fan. It's remarkable really - she made quite an impact on me. I'm happy I found her.

[@elizabethmelchor7764]

What an amazing lady!! So talented...absolutely brilliant!! Congratulations, Bette!! Very well-deserved!! :-)

[@MrSteven1789]

Thank you so much for posting this!!

[@brendafallos3796]

Thank you Bette. I have loved you since I was 12 and saw A Star is Born. IMO You should have won Oscar. Your comments about eccentrics and loners, community, crafts, color, and your first teachers helped and inspired my soul today, when I really needed it. Thanks for that too. Congratulations. I'm off to watch Hello Dolly!

[@Fossellini]

A STAR IS BORN? That's Barbra Streisand NOT Bette Midler!

[@stephenarchibald6853]

Brenda Fallos when did she do the Star is Born? No record of it in her bio. I think Barbra was the last star to to Star is Born, please explain.

[@garybryan8440]

I think Brenda means "The Rose"

[@pauldelgadillo1827]

This is exactly why I am a fan of hers on Facebook. She is great at communicating exactly what she believes and she is one person who, along with George Takei has not trouble calling out people like those currentl in the White House.

[@victorgomes7585]

" umm...what can I say? Bette Midler for President." Lol !!!! She is Awesome! An amazingly talented lady. Love you Bette!!!!

[@jjmm9066]

This woman is a TREASURE.

[@dianepeker]

I lovvvvve Bette!!!

[@ronalove4421]

Love you Bette!😘 Congrats!

[@EagleRockers]

I've loved this woman for over 45 years...and still do.

[@alicehenderson7983]

Me too, listened to her songs when I was in high school in the 70's, and TV shows she did, very funny

[@javy1960]

What can I say I love her, she is sensational. Congratulation !!!!

[@vanaphill2454]

I love this woman. The Divine Miss M.

[@margomason4889]

Bette congrats, you are a beautiful and talented lady!👏👏👏👏

[@brinshido3953]

"CLASS" The woman always has and will be to the end of time .. "CLASS" !

[@TheJohn1567]

She is a national treasure!

[@flav2689]

Hey, international* as well - we love her too!

[@MrS98VAC]

The Divine Miss M..

[@lalathestrange1405]

I adore her and get it girl!

[@alicehenderson7983]

Awww, she got emotional, why is some critics cruel to her, she is a great entertainer.

[@TheMusicalJourneys]

I love her so much! She IS beauty.

[@flav2689]

So true.

[@alicehenderson7983]

Let Bette speak, !!!, She is a grand lady,

[@normanfletcher8332]

Love Bette:

[@davidmiller3190]

thanks!

[@kennetpon]

wonderful but a big big boo to the Tony awards for not allowing them to do a remote performance of the title number. Bette didn't want to do it on the Tony stage because of the staging and acrobatics and concerns of not only doing the number justice but the casts safety. what does missing the chance to showcase Bette and honestly raise the ratings. Hopefully with all the press and prestige and bucks this show has generated will compel someone to tape it for PBS or a Tonight Show performance.

[@harlemhomme]

LOVE BETTE!

[@keithhayes3462]

Have to love the Devine Miss M.

[@davidstevenson404]

yes--if She was president the world would benefit

[@dougrobnyc]

love her!!

[@marythomson6951]

Pres. Trump will probably say that she is mediocre too. They are relatively the same age so let's see him work as hard as she is presently.

[@SuperSmile2004]

Fabulous!!!!

[@dean1234439]

I love Bette please Disney make a hocus pocus two. X

[@leamcconnell6302]

She’s got my vote!!!

[@ciaraoneill4438]

Bette Midler for President

[@Myplop]

Love her ...is that a wig ...I say yes

[@SultrySole]

Grenada Patchouli oh yes, Bette has been wearing wigs for years now. Her hair is very thin and short.

[@jacquelinecorreia6794]

Libera a legenda pelo amor de Deus!!!!!!!!!!!!!😢😢

[@robertsnyder7014]

Bette Midler And Kurt Snyder , The Untold Story ''

[@joannlamonica8067]

THATS NOT A WIG HER HAIR LOOKS GREAT. OUTSTANDING JOB AT HELLO DOLLY. GOOD FOR HER. ✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️JOANN LAMONICA. ONEONTA NEW YORK

[@Mike-fp5rc]

A "marathon" ... really? *eye roll? But I will say, she's one of the best looking 75 yr. olds I've ever seen.

[@isthatjackson]

Michael K. You clearly don't know how demanding theater is. It really is a marathon.

[@Mike-fp5rc]

Oh please ... try plowing the fields or pickin' cotton in 104 degree Louisiana heat for 10 hrs. a day and then get back to us on what torture prancing around a stage for total of 33 minutes. Would anyone like to hear my rendition of Porgy and Bess?

[@ciaraoneill4438]

Learn your facts shes 71 her birthday was the 1st of December

[@Mike-fp5rc]

71 ... 75 ... does it really matter after 70?

[@rugby8-Philadelphia]

As much as I Love Bette, and have since the 70s - she was so InCredibly Rude during her Tony acceptance speechI was embarrassed for her - Especially for the fact that she thought it was ok to be rudeShe should be setting a proper tone :(

[@jeannievidoni6002]

Rugby8 Yep. I agree. Check out Bernadette Peters’ acceptance speeches-so classy and humble.