Hollywood Legends Who Are Still Around: How Old Are They?

Published on 03/28/2022
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BETTE MIDLER – 75 YEARS OLD

Bette Midler has been in the business for more than 50 years, beginning with singing at a gay bathhouse called the Continental Baths and a few off-Broadway shows. Despite her humble beginnings, she went on to win three Grammy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, three Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award. Her hit songs include The Wind Beneath My Wings and The Rose, and she made her acting debut in the film The Rose. She was nominated for an Oscar and won a Golden Globe for her efforts. Midler is currently filming Hocus Pocus 2 and the next Addams Family sequel.

Bette Midler

Bette Midler

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BO DEREK – 64 YEARS OLD

Bo Derek burst into the scene in the 1970s with an outstanding performance in a romantic comedy called 10. She was on her way to success when she appeared in films directed by her husband, John Derek, such as Ghosts Can’t Do It, Tarzan The Ape Man, and Bolero. All of these were critical bombs, and they kicked off a streak of critical bombs that led to her winning Golden Raspberry Awards. She was nominated for Worst Actress of the Century at the Razzies, where she narrowly lost to Madonna. Derek is an animal rights activist who appeared on the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week in 2020.

Bo Derek

Bo Derek

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