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Horny headdress! Bette Midler dons ‘tacky’ Gilligan’s Island of Dr. Moreau costume for her 20th annual Hulaween bash
By CASSIE CARPENTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 23:00 EST, 30 October 2015 | UPDATED: 23:25 EST, 30 October 2015
Bette Midler wore what might have been her most bizarre costume yet for her Hell Night on Hulaween Island bash in Manhattan Friday evening.
The 69-year-old pop diva made a dramatic entrance in a veritable mishmash of layered grass skirts, fishnet sleeves, and a crowded ram-horn headdress.
The Honolulu-born belter’s attire was an explosion of Voodoo-inspired accessories ranging from leather half-gloves, a bone sarong fastener, and blue-feathered collar.
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 Island priestess? Bette Midler wore what might have been her most bizarre costume yet for her Hell Night on Hulaween Island bash in Manhattan Friday evening
‘My costume is made from stuff I’ve worn; something old, something new, something Bob Mackie, something real tacky!’ Bette tweeted to her 764K followers.
The two-time Oscar nominee was joined at the Waldorf Astoria by five ghost brides and two matching chalk-faced grooms.
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Thrown together: The 69-year-old pop diva made a dramatic entrance in a veritable mishmash of layered grass skirts, fishnet sleeves, and a crowded ram-horn headdress
 Why not? The Honolulu-born belter’s attire was an explosion of Voodoo-inspired accessories ranging from leather half-gloves, a bone sarong fastener, and blue-feathered collar
Bette tweeted to her 764K followers:Â ‘My costume is made from stuff I’ve worn; something old, something new, something Bob Mackie, something real tacky!’
The wisecracking Twitter enthusiast joked: ‘Just about to make my entrance – Gilligan’s Island of Dr. Moreau’
Midler also posed with Sheryl & Dan Tishman, who were honoured with the night’s Wind Beneath My Wings Leadership Award.
Tickets for tables at Bette’s 20th anniversary New York Restoration Project benefit ranged between $650 and $70K.
The Divine Miss M will soon begin filming Trudie Styler’s feature directorial debut – Freak Show – based on the 2008 novel by James St. James.
The corpse wedding party: The two-time Oscar nominee was joined at the Waldorf Astoria by five ghost brides and two matching chalk-faced grooms
Matching her theme: Midler also posed with Sheryl & Dan Tishman, who were honoured with the night’s Wind Beneath My Wings Leadership Award
Tree-huggers: Tickets for tables at Bette’s 20th anniversary New York Restoration Project benefit ranged between $650 and $70K
The four-time Golden Globe winner will play cross-dressing teen Billy Bloom’s mother called ‘Muv’ alongside AnnaSophia Robb and Lorraine Toussaint.
The I’ll Eat You Last thespian’s last screen role was opposite Billy Crystal in the dismally-reviewed box office hit, Parental Guidance, back in 2012.
Not seen with Midler Friday were her actress daughter Sophie von Haselberg and husband of 30 years, artist Martin von Haselberg.
Acting gig! The Divine Miss M will soon begin filming Trudie Styler’s feature directorial debut – Freak Show – based on the 2008 novel by James St. James (pictured in 2004)
Filming began Tuesday! The four-time Golden Globe winner will play cross-dressing teen Billy Bloom’s mother called ‘Muv’ alongside AnnaSophia Robb and Lorraine Toussaint
Not memorable: The I’ll Eat You Last thespian’s last screen role was opposite Billy Crystal in the dismally-reviewed box office hit, Parental Guidance, back in 2012
Mini-me: Not seen with Midler Friday were her actress daughter Sophie von Haselberg and husband of 30 years, artist Martin von Haselberg (pictured September 16)
Meanwhile, a drag queen called Divine Grace wowed with her tribute to Bette’s iconic witch character Winifred Sanderson from the 1993 comedy Hocus Pocus.
Two-time Emmy-winning comedian Judy Gold chose to emcee Midler’s festivities while dressed in drag as transgender icon, Caitlyn Jenner.
Designer Michael Kors – who served as the costume contest judge – was unrecognisable in his short pantsuit, flip-flops, and devilish wig and goatee.
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Costume contest winner? Meanwhile, a drag queen called Divine Grace wowed with her tribute to Bette’s iconic witch character Winifred Sanderson from the 1993 comedy Hocus Pocus
‘Call me Cailtlyn’:Â Two-time Emmy-winning comedian Judy Gold (R) chose to emcee Midler’s festivities while dressed in drag as transgender icon, Caitlyn Jenner
Hulaween’s special performer Chic frontman Nile Rodgers hid beneath a silver mask while his partner of 19 years Nancy Hunt donned a red cape and gown.
Golden Globe nominee Jane Krakowski easily defied her 47 years in a thigh-baring aloha dress, cascading hair extensions, and towering floral headdress.
Satan in sandals: Designer Michael Kors – who served as the costume contest judge – was unrecognisable in his short pantsuit, flip-flops, and devilish wig and goatee
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Chic in Tom Ford! Hulaween’s special performer Nile Rodgers hid beneath a silver mask while his partner of 19 years Nancy Hunt donned a red cape and gown
Unbreakable:Â Golden Globe nominee Jane Krakowski easily defied her 47 years in a thigh-baring aloha dress, cascading hair extensions, and towering floral headdress
