She appeared on '' Seinfeld '' in the 1995 episode " The Understudy " , which was the season finale of that show 's sixth season in 1995 . That same year , Midler had a supporting role in '' Get Shorty '' . Her 1997 HBO special '' Diva Las Vegas '' earned her a third Emmy Award , for Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program . Midler 's other 1990s films include '' The First Wives Club '' ( 1996 ) . In 1997 , Midler , along with her co-stars from '' The First Wives Club '' , Goldie Hawn , and Diane Keaton , was a recipient of the Women in Film Crystal Award , which honors " outstanding women who , through their endurance and the excellence of their work , have helped to expand the role of women within the entertainment industry . " Midler starred in her own sitcom in 2000 , '' Bette '' , which featured Midler playing herself , a divine celebrity who is adored by her fans . Airing on CBS , initial ratings were high , marking the best sitcom debut for the network in more than five years , but viewers percentage soon declined , resulting in the show 's cancellation in early 2001 . Midler openly griped about the show 's demanding shooting schedule , while the show itself was also reportedly rocked by backstage turmoil , involving the replacement of co-star Kevin Dunn whose departure was attributed to his behind-the scenes bickering with Midler by the media . However , Midler , critically praised , was awarded a People 's Choice Award for her performance in the show and received a Golden Globe Award nomination the following year . Also in 2000 , Midler made an uncredited cameo appearance in Nancy Meyers ' fantasy rom – com '' What Women Want '' , starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt . In the film , she portrayed a therapist who realizes that central character Nick , played by Gibson , is able to understand women 's thoughts . Released to generally mixed reviews , it became the then-most successful film ever directed by a woman , taking in $ 183 million in the United States , and grossing upward of $ 370 million worldwide
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