The Divine Miss M’s longest?running digital shrine — curated with love, receipts, and a little mischief.
Bootleg Betty is a 24?year (and counting) deep?dive into the world of Bette Midler — her music, her movies, her magic, and the cultural wake she’s left behind. Founded and curated by Don Bradshaw (Mister D), a fan who has met Bette on several occasions and lived to tell the tale, the site blends obsessive archival detail with a wink?and?a?smirk sensibility that feels as warm and irreverent as Midler herself.
What began in 2002 as a scrappy fan project has grown into one of the internet’s most trusted, most frequently updated, and most delightfully opinionated Bette Midler resources. Bootleg Betty houses thousands of articles, rare photos, interviews, timelines, deep?cut trivia, and original research — all organized with the precision of a librarian and the attitude of a showgirl.
Bootleg Betty isn’t just a fan site. It’s a living archive, a community hub, and a love letter to a performer who has shaped generations of music, comedy, film, and camp. Whether you’re a lifelong devotee or a newly converted Divine Miss M disciple, Bootleg Betty offers a place to learn, laugh, reminisce, and revel in all things Bette.
Because around here, the motto is simple:
If Bette did it, we’ve got it — and if we don’t, we’re already looking.
You can contact me at: don.t.bradshaw@gmail.com