Bette Midler and Martin von Haselberg tied the knot in Las Vegas on Dec. 16, 1984.
Bette Midler is revealing the secret behind her long-lasting marriage to Martin von Haselberg.
The 78-year-old actress recently spoke with ET’s Rachel Smith about her upcoming comedy, The Fabulous Four, and the conversation took a delightful turn when Midler shared the unconventional secret to her 40-year marriage.
In The Fabulous Four, Midler dons a wedding dress for the first time in nearly four decades, a moment that had her recalling her own wedding memories. Midler shared her hasty nuptials, admitting she didn’t love her wedding dress and chose "the first thing on the rack" after knowing her husband, von Haselberg, for just six weeks.
As she approaches her 40th wedding anniversary, Midler reflected on the key to her long-lasting marriage. "Separate bedrooms," she said with a smile. "My husband snores."
Midler admitted that the couple has slept in separate bedrooms since the start of their relationship, but "it's been a fabulous ride."
Midler also discussed the joy of working with her daughter, Sophie, in The Fabulous Four, and the vibrant female energy brought by co-stars Sheryl Lee Ralph, Meghan Mullally and Susan Sarandon.
Midler’s character in the film is a widow entering a new relationship and marriage, a storyline that brings plenty of laughs and physical comedy -- a hallmark of Midler’s illustrious career.
Midler recently joked on Twitter about joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which even caught the attention of Bravo's Andy Cohen. While Midler doesn't see herself fitting into the show's demographic, she enjoyed the buzz it sparked online.
"That was a lot of fun, that was a lot of fun. I even heard from Andy Cohen, which was hilarious," Midler said.
When asked if she'd join the show, Midler told ET, "I don't know. ...I don't think I'm really the demographic. I might be a little too serious for these gals but they're a lot of fun."
The Fabulous Four hits theaters on July 26.
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