One of the most unforgettable moments in “Beaches” (1988). On the 37th anniversary of the film’s premiere, this mall cosmetic counter showdown reminds us why CC Bloom and Hillary Whitney’s friendship still hits so hard. What starts as banter turns brutal, with lines that sting decades later: “You’re so jealous you can hardly breathe” and the devastating, “Aren’t you afraid you got him by default?” A friendship laid bare, powered by Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey at their most raw and real. #Be

Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey show off their acting chops in the infamous fight scene in 1988’s “Beaches”. Some classic lines in this scene alone! Enjoy! | Bette Midler: Still Divine

Siskel & Ebert review 1979’s “The Rose,” discussing Bette Midler’s raw, star making performance as self destructive rock singer Mary Rose Foster. Directed by Mark Rydell, the film co stars Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest, and Barry Primus, and features a soundtrack that became inseparable from Midler’s screen persona. The critics focus on the film’s emotional intensity, Midler’s fearless acting debut, and the thin line between performance and vulnerability that defines the movie. #TheRose #BetteMid