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Bette Midler Says the Secret to Her 40-Year Marriage Is Separate Bedrooms (Exclusive)

Bette Midler and Martin von Haselberg tied the knot in Las Vegas on Dec. 16, 1984.

The actress recently sat down with ET’s Rachel Smith to discuss her upcoming comedy, The Fabulous Four, and the conversation took a delightful turn when Midler shared the unconventional secret to her 40-year marriage: separate bedrooms. Midler recalled her hasty nuptials, admitting she didn’t love her wedding dress and chose "the first thing on the rack" after knowing her husband Martin von Haselberg for just six weeks. Martin von Haselberg and Bette Midler - Joe Kohen/WireImageMidler also discussed the joy of working with her daughter, Sophie, in the film, and the vibrant female energy brought by co-stars Sheryl Lee Ralph, Meghan Mullally, and Susan Sarandon.

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