Bette Midler, the iconic singer and actor, celebrated her 80th birthday on December 1, with her only child, Sophie von Haselberg, quietly making a name for herself in the acting world. Sophie, who was born in November 1986 to Bette and her husband Martin von Haselberg, has been carving her own path in the industry, following in her mother’s footsteps while maintaining a low profile.
Sophie von Haselberg, now 39 years old, was raised between Los Angeles and New York City, attending prestigious schools like the Nightingale-Bamford School before studying sociology and East Asian studies at Yale University. Despite initially trying to avoid show business by moving to China and working at an advertising agency, Sophie eventually found her calling in acting.
After returning to Yale to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in drama, Sophie made her theatrical debut in a production of “Billy and Ray” in New York. She also worked behind the scenes on projects like “Sex and the City 2” before making her film debut in Woody Allen’s “Irrational Man” in 2015.
Sophie has since focused on independent films like “Ask for Jane” and “By Design,” as well as television appearances in shows like “American Crime Story” and “American Horror Story.” She signed with Fusion Entertainment in 2025 and continues to build her acting career on her own terms.
In her personal life, Sophie married Harry J.N. Guinness in June 2020, hosting a small ceremony at her mother’s home in New York. She also works closely with Bette through the New York Restoration Project, helping organize charity events and sitting on the board.
Despite inevitable comparisons to her famous mother, Sophie is determined to forge her own path in the industry. Both Bette and Sophie share a deep mutual pride, with Bette recognizing Sophie’s independent career and Sophie respecting her mother’s legacy while creating her own unique journey in acting.
