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Academy Awards, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1992 Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role
for: For the Boys (1991)

 
1980 Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role
for: The Rose (1979)

 
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1994 Nominated Saturn Award Best Actress
for: Hocus Pocus (1993)

 
American Cinematheque Gala Tribute
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1987 - American Cinematheque Award 
 
American Comedy Awards, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1998 Won American Comedy Award Funniest Female Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication
for: Bette Midler in Concert: Diva Las Vegas (1997) (TV)

 
1996 Won American Comedy Award Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
for: Get Shorty (1995)

 
1993 Won American Comedy Award Funniest Female Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication
for: "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962)
For the special "2nd To Last Tonight Show".
 
1989 Won American Comedy Award Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role)
for: Big Business (1988)

 
1988 Won American Comedy Award Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role)
for: Outrageous Fortune (1987)

 
1987 Won American Comedy Award Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role)
for: Ruthless People (1986)

Funniest Female Performer of the Year

- Lifetime Achievement Award in Comedy 
 
BAFTA Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1981 Nominated BAFTA Film Award Best Actress
for: The Rose (1979)

 
CableACE Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1985 Nominated ACE Performance in a Music Special
for: Bette Midler: Art or Bust (1984) (V)

 
Emmy Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1998 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
for: "Murphy Brown" (1988)
For playing "Caprice Feldman".
For episode "Never Can Say Goodbye".
 
1997 Won Emmy Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program
for: Bette Midler in Concert: Diva Las Vegas (1997) (TV)

Nominated Emmy Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special
for: Bette Midler in Concert: Diva Las Vegas (1997) (TV)
Shared with:
Bonnie Bruckheimer (executive producer)
Marty Callner (producer)
Bill Brigode (co-producer)
Douglas C. Forbes (co-producer)
Randall Gladstein (co-producer)

 
1994 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special
for: Gypsy (1993) (TV)

 
1992 Won Emmy Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
for: "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962)
For episode with guests Robin Williams and Bette Midler.
 
1978 Won Emmy Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music
for: Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back (1977) (TV)
Shared with:
Aaron Russo (executive producer)
Gary Smith (producer)
Dwight Hemion (producer)

Nominated Emmy Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Special
for: Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back (1977) (TV)
Shared with:
Buz Kohan (writer)
Rod Warren (writer)
Pat McCormick (writer)
Tom Eyen (writer)
Jerry Blatt (writer)
Bruce Vilanch (writer)

 
Golden Apple Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1996 Nominated Golden Apple Female Star of the Year
Shared with:
Diane Keaton
Goldie Hawn
The 'First Wives Club'.
 
Golden Globes, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2001 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical
for: "Bette" (2000)

 
1994 Won Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
for: Gypsy (1993) (TV)

 
1992 Won Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
for: For the Boys (1991)

 
1988 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
for: Outrageous Fortune (1987)

 
1987 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
for: Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986)

 
1981 Nominated Golden Globe Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy
for: Divine Madness (1980)

 
1980 Won Golden Globe Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy
for: The Rose (1979)

New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture - Female
for: The Rose (1979)

 
Hasty Pudding Theatricals, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1976 - Woman of the Year 
 
National Board of Review, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1996 Won NBR Award Best Acting by an Ensemble
for: The First Wives Club (1996)
Shared with:
Goldie Hawn
Diane Keaton
Maggie Smith
Dan Hedaya
Sarah Jessica Parker
Stockard Channing
Victor Garber
Stephen Collins
Elizabeth Berkley
Marcia Gay Harden
Bronson Pinchot
Jennifer Dundas
Eileen Heckart
Philip Bosco
Rob Reiner
James Naughton
Ari Greenberg
Aida Linares

 
People's Choice Awards, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2001 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Female Performer in a New Television Series
for: "Bette" (2000)

 
1989 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Comedy Motion Picture Actress

 
Razzie Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2001 Nominated Razzie Award Worst Actress
for: Isn't She Great (2000)

 
1991 Nominated Razzie Award Worst Actress
for: Stella (1990)

 
Satellite Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1997 Nominated Golden Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
for: The First Wives Club (1996)

 
ShoWest Convention, USA
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1988 - ShoWest Award Female Star of the Year

 
TV Guide Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2001 Won TV Guide Award Actress of the Year in a New Series
for: "Bette" (2000)

Nominated TV Guide Award Actress of the Year in a Comedy Series
for: "Bette" (2000)

 
Women in Film Crystal Awards
YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
1997 Won Crystal Award 
 
1985 Won Jack Oakie Comedy Award 
 
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