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Bette Midler Honors Colbert with Hilarious Trump Tribute

10/15/2025

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October 15, 2025, Bette Midler paid tribute to Stephen Colbert, rewriting Wind Beneath My Wings to honor Colbert's stance against Trump.
She praised Colbert's integrity and humor, noting his love for The Lord of the Rings and the May 2026 conclusion.
The performance included jabs at Trump, with the audience joining in on the refrain, "You never kissed the orange a--".
Colbert appeared moved by the tribute and embraced Midler.

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October 15, 2025, Bette Midler paid tribute to Stephen Colbert, rewriting Wind Beneath My Wings to honor Colbert's stance against Trump.
She praised Colbert's integrity and humor, noting his love for The Lord of the Rings and the May 2026 conclusion.
The performance included jabs at Trump, with the audience joining in on the refrain, "You never kissed the orange a--".
Colbert appeared moved by the tribute and embraced Midler.