Answer: MIDLER

AnswerCrossword Clue
MIDLERBelting Bette
MIDLERBette in "Beaches"
MIDLERSinger Bette
MIDLERActress-singer Bette
MIDLER"The Rose" star Bette
MIDLER"First Wives Club" star
MIDLERStar of "Beaches"
MIDLER"Ruthless People" star
MIDLERPerformer becomes nonperformer
MIDLERBette from Paterson, N.J.
MIDLERGuest on Carson's last "Tonight Show"
MIDLERBette of "Beaches"
MIDLER"Beaches" co-star
MIDLER"Wind Beneath My Wings" singer