Bette Midler Revealed Surprising Weight-Loss Secret to Oprah in Resurfaced Interview Clip originally appeared on Parade.
Bette Midler, 79, is as famous for her iconic performances in films like The Rose, Down and Out in Beverly Hills, and Hocus Pocus as she is for her legendary, anything-goes talk show appearances. In a recently resurfaced clip from a 1999 episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, the performer shared her surprising weight-loss secret—and her hilarious response to Winfrey’s tour bus questions.
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During the interview, Winfrey casually asked Midler how she maintained her svelte physique.
“I have to go on the road,” Midler confessed, sparking Winfrey to ask about life on the tour bus.
That’s when Midler hilariously feigned offense at Oprah’s assumption that she travels by bus while on tour.
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Fans of Oprah Winfrey and Bette Midler loved the charming banter between the two Hollywood icons.
“Diva. Divine,” wrote one fan about Midler’s interview persona, while another added, “She is the star.”
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Some commenters took offense at Midler seemingly throwing shade at comedian Whoopi Goldberg, but most found the exchange lighthearted and not meant to be insulting.
Overall, fans saw the resurfaced clip as a charming bit of nostalgia—and a reminder of the unfiltered interviews more common in the ‘80s and ‘90s.
“So fun… those were fun decades in entertainment (’80s, ’90s, and early ’00s). Gone forever, most likely!” wrote one fan, capturing the sentiment of many.
What Are Bette Midler’s Famous Songs?
The 1998 hit “Wind Beneath My Wings” is arguably Bette Midler’s biggest song. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned the singer her third Grammy Award.
Who Is Bette Midler’s Husband?
Bette Midler has been married to her husband, Martin von Haselberg, for 40 years. The two met in 1981 and married in Las Vegas in 1984. The couple shares one child, daughter Sophie von Haselberg, age 38.
Will There Be a ‘Hocus Pocus 3?’
While no firm production details have been confirmed for a potential third installment of the Hocus Pocus franchise, co-star Sarah Jessica Parker shared that “conversations” were taking place between the cast and producers to bring a third film to life when she recently appeared on Watch What Happens Live.
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Bette Midler Revealed Surprising Weight-Loss Secret to Oprah in Resurfaced Interview Clip first appeared on Parade on Aug 5, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
