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.
In early 2022, Bette Midler made headlines for a humorous but persistent "grandma wish" that reportedly annoyed her daughter, . Midler has been vocal about wanting to become
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. . Around the same time