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Midler has been vocal about wanting to become a grandmother, famously saying she is "ready for a new role" in her life. She jokingly admitted to being "relentless" in her quest to see Sophie start a family.

Around the same time, Midler was experiencing a career resurgence with the release of (2022), where she reprised her iconic role as Winifred Sanderson. This project further cemented her legacy as a beloved "Grandma of Entertainment" to many fans, even as she waited for the title in her real life. Midler has been vocal about wanting to become

In early 2022, Bette Midler made headlines for a humorous but persistent "grandma wish" that reportedly annoyed her daughter, . This project further cemented her legacy as a

Despite the lighthearted annoyance, the two share a very close relationship. Sophie has followed in her mother’s footsteps as an actress (notably in Pose and The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story ), and Midler has often spoken about how proud she is of Sophie’s independence and talent. Career Context (2022) Sophie has followed in her mother’s footsteps as

Sophie von Haselberg, who married Harry J. N. Guinness in 2020, has often brushed off these public "wishes" with grace and humor, though Midler admitted her daughter finds the constant badgering a bit much.