From ‘Beaches’ to ‘Hocus Pocus,’ Relive Bette Midler’s Greatest Movie Roles Ever

Throughout her more than 50 years in showbiz, actress, singer, songwriter, comedian and film producer Bette Midler has starred in lots of unforgettable roles both on the stage and screen. So, to celebrate the actress recently ringing in her 74th birthday, we’re taking a look back at eight of her best film parts ever from Beaches and The Rose to The First Wives Club and Hocus Pocus.

The legend is of course known for her incredible accomplishments in the industry, including her film roles. Most specifically, her performance as Winifred Sanderson in the 1993 classic Halloween film. However, Bette once revealed that it has been some time since she’s since arguably her most famous movie. “I do not watch it regularly,” the Grammy winner once told People in 2018, adding that she hasn’t seen it in two decades but decided to view it before its 25th anniversary.

“I thought it was so funny! The first time I watched it I was only watching myself. But this time I saw everybody,” Bette continued. “And I tell ya, those girls in the back — they were going full blast! They were giving me a run for my money. The kids were great, everybody was great!”

In fact, the icon would even be all for a sequel to the film. “I heard that it’s going to be fabulous, I hope they hire me because I want to fly again in the worst way,” the “Wind Beneath My Wings” singer told Us Weekly at her annual Hulaween Charity event for the New York Restoration project on October 31. In fact, even her costar, Sarah Jessica Parker, is ready to take on the role again.

“We have all said yes. Now we wait. X,” the Sex and the City actress, 54, said in response to a fan who asked about a sequel via Instagram. The Hollywood star also said to another commenter, that now “we wait for instructions” on how to move forward with the project.

Now scroll on down to relive more of Bette’s best roles on screen!