After only six weeks of dating, a 39-year-old Bette Midler asked Martin von Haselberg for his hand in marriage.
Accepting her proposal, the Argentinian-born von Haselberg and the superstar, now 77, dashed to an altar in Las Vegas, paying $45 to be wed by an Elvis impersonator, who was also the only guest.
Serving as a reminder to enduring love and commitment, the beautiful couple reveals the past almost 40 years wasn’t effortless but they “stayed together until it got better, and it did.”
Keep reading to learn more about this amazing pair who have outlasted many other Hollywood marriages!
Bette Midler, known for her indelible voice and impressive acting skills, was already a Grammy, Golden Globe and Tony winner when she met the 35-year-old Martin von Haselberg in 1984.
Then 39, the star of The Rose locked down her relationship with the Argentinian man and popped the question after only six weeks of dating
The pair eloped to Las Vegas and wed at the Starlight Chapel with Elvis officiating their nuptials.
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