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The Mister Steps Aside for Bette

Posted Sep 12th 2007 2:15PM by TMZ Staff

Looks like Bette Midler gave huffy hubby Martin von Haselberg a little lesson in "Who's the star in this marriage?"


Just a couple days after Marty snapped at a handler who didn't recognize him as Mr. Bette Midler, von Haselberg kept his distance (hiding behind a large bodyguard) as Midler alighted for a show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Despite photog pleas for him to get in the shot, von Haselberg -- a performance artist in the brilliant "The Kipper Kids" -- let the divine one do her thing without popping into the shot. Imagine the scenes from that marriage!

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1. Bout time he step back.

Posted at 3:31PM on Sep 12th 2007 by Bette Fan

2. this item has been up for 2 hours and only 1 comment has been posted -- even the broke-ass "first" betches took a pass on this one. THAT'S how over bette is.

Posted at 4:10PM on Sep 12th 2007 by take dat betches

3. Listen, I love Bette Midler! She's is "not over" by any means as she's about to start her stay in Las Vegas! Plus her new movie with Helen Hunt just premiered at the Toronto Film Festival with rave reviews! This piece is a bit lame though... that's probably why nobody commented on it. Who cares that her husband didn't want to stand with her?? I think Bette Midler is radiant!

Posted at 4:34PM on Sep 12th 2007 by michael

4. Bette IS over- SOOOOOOOOover. Her voice is shot to hell and back. She should graciously retire- even Beverly Sills knew when to hang it up. She sounds awful now. Maybe she needs the dough to pay the fines from cutting down over 250 trees on her Hawaii property - the other house she has that she uses all that jet fuel flying to and from. What trash!

Posted at 7:13PM on Sep 12th 2007 by YumYum

5. Bette is the best (and sooo beautiful)!!! Can't wait to see her in Vegas!

Posted at 9:08PM on Sep 12th 2007 by Lisa

6. This woman is what Hollywood is lacking now a days - real talent. Watch her in The Rose where she portrays Janice Joplin - BRILLIANT acting - watch any of her movies, and she is brilliant. Down and Out in Beverly Hills - I still put that movie in when I'm working out and watch it. She's got her wet nails all sticking up in her convertible..shakes her ass side to side when she walks. Hell freakin larious = These people are real actors, real talent and true Hollywood Royalty.

Posted at 9:55PM on Sep 12th 2007 by Wouldn't know it if it hit ya

7. I'm an idiot. Bette is sooooooo not over. Her voice is heavenly. We are lucky she hasn't retired - Beverly Sills is dead, she died recently, don't you know anything? Bette Midler is in top form. She's rich, richer than you will ever be. She hates trash, trash like you.

Posted at 9:58PM on Sep 12th 2007 by take dat betches

8. Yeah umm, Yum Yum post # 4. Let's see how good you look at 61and what exactly you think you will be doing that outshines what Bette Midler can do. She does so much for New York City with her cleanup and restoration of city parks. She is one of the greatest, funniest, unique, interesting,and talented singer/movie stars out there. Obviously you are not a fan so you don't have a clue. Unless you have actually followed her work and seen how great she is you have no room to talk. She would have never gotten the Vegas gig if they did not think she was talented enough to fill Celine's shoes. Did you know her Kiss My Brass concert tour was one of the TOP grossing concert tours of 2004. She is still going strong. Unless you've seen her in concert to see what she truly can do, you should shut the hell up.

Posted at 2:14AM on Sep 13th 2007 by Andrea

9. Bette is a REAL DIVA! I'll watch any movie she's in and own all her music; I look forward to more from her. She will never be over!

Posted at 11:44PM on Sep 15th 2007 by sunincncr

10. Always like Bette but I think it is rude to cast aside your spouse of 23 years while taking photos outside a building entrance. If the roles where reversed and he was the main star and he asked her to stand aside, everyone would be jumping all over him...calling him a jerk.

Posted at 5:54PM on Sep 25th 2007 by Disrespect

11. Re the last post: Did you watch the video?! Bette isn't casting Martin aside at all. When the photographer asks to have him in the pictures, Bette keeps motioning to him but he just doesn't want to get in the picture. Meanwhile, watch Sophie as she gets out of the limo and smiles.....looks just like Bette did in her 20's.

Posted at 8:27AM on Sep 13th 2007 by Baltoboy

12. Very well trained man. That is how they ALL should be. Sit.......stand.......jump.....good boy........stop drooling........close your mouth........good boy. Here's a hush puppy for you. Chew with your mouth closed........good boy. Go pay the bill.........good boy.

Posted at 9:26AM on Sep 13th 2007 by I Shall Remain Nameless

13. i love bette

Posted at 4:33AM on Dec 8th 2007 by Logo Designers