The first time was on my Honeymoon. Byron and I were on the ferry to Victoria and an elderly gentleman stopped me and told me I looked JUST LIKE Bette Midler. Bette Midler??? She has a big nose and an even bigger mouth! Bette Midler? aaaggghhh! (That same trip I was told I looked like Princess Diana, I liked that comparison better, until I realized she has a rather prominent probiscis also, which has led to 25 years of being very self conscious of my nose....) I will admit that I do know the words to almost every song she has ever recorded and can go note for note on "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy..." My sisters and I sobbed through "Beaches"....I love Bette, but I don't think I love people thinking I look like her...
Another time when we lived in LA. I took Rachel to UCLA 3 days a week for physical therapy, one of the therapist said I should look into being Bette's double. Huh? That would be because she is really known for her action movies. What exactly would I be doubling for?
The most bizarre one was at my Dad's funeral. That's right, my Dad's funeral. As I was walking up the aisle following the casket, my former Stake President reached out and grabbed my arm.
"Sister Stone and I loved your tribute to your father, and we just can't get over how much you remind us of Bette Midler!" Serious. Said all in the same sentence. Really.
The Principals' secretary calls me Bette. She knows it bugs the h--- out of me, but she says that every time she sees me (which is 9 or 10 times a day!!!) she just "can't get over how much you look like Bette Midler!" We have worked together for four years, it's time for her to get over it.
Just last week I went to the Dr. Only the second time in the last ten years, (I wonder if Bette is as healthy as I am? ) and I was giving blood in the lab, chatting away with the tech and she says to me...."You look so much like Bette Midler, and I can tell that you are sassy like her too!" I freakin' couldn't believe it!! Is there something to this? So, I am posting pictures of the two of us, you tell me....
A little disclaimer, obviously I have not had the luxury of retouched photos. When people take pictures of me they always forget the no-double chin, no wrinkles, no bags under the eyes lens. Be kind, I am sensitive.
Okay, we both had bad 80's perms.
We both have big 'ol smiles and our eyes squint to almost closed when we smile.
We both love sunglasses.
Eerily similar hairstyles....
We both have really bad taste........
I dunno...........
10 comments:
There's a similarity. I never thought of it until you pointed it out, but I can see what people are saying.
Dead ringer!! You could have made millions!
I would have never thought that until you put your two pictures together. I can see the similarity, but you are much better looking!
The Divine Miss J!
I think you'd have tons in common with my sister who blogs at jolynm.blogspot.com/
She's had similar experiences to yours.
I have always thought Bette was rather pretty. I adore her singing voice and even got to see her in concert. Be flattered, friend.
But I don't think I'd stop you at your father's funeral to tell you that. TACKY!
Marty...you are my hero. I will now go by that name...THE Divine Miss J!! It's got a nice ring to it!
I LOVE Bette Midler. You look great and so does she! Consider it a huge compliment. Fun post...
Very clever. Frankly, I don't see the resemblance, except maybe in the perm photo. But it was blurry, so...
You've really outdone yourself here. The photos are even close together.
Moving on, I'm glad you remember the pone incident, because it is chuckleworthy. And as for the missionary, you've got the right one. Sounds like I need to visit III ward once in a while. Ours are yawnariffic.
Oh, I do see some similarity, but I've always though Bette was adorable, funny and talented. So take it as a complement.
i am so impressed with all the twin photos! Funny thing is, I NEVER thought about noses until I met my husband's family...they are obsessed with them! All I can think is, "Doesn't everyone have one?"
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