Bette Midler made her entrance at the 25th Costume Designers Guild Awards held at The Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, California, on February 27, 2023. (Photo by JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP via Getty Images)
Midler expressed her delight after parting ways with her Tesla.
“What a joyful day!” the renowned performer shared on Instagram and Bluesky. “I sold my (gulp) Tesla!” Despite her reputation as an environmental advocate, Midler celebrated her decision to sell the electric vehicle, describing Tesla as “a symbol of racism, greed, and ignorance” due to its connection with CEO Elon Musk.
On March 11, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk were seen speaking to the media while seated in a Tesla vehicle on the South Portico of the White House in Washington, DC. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
