May 8th 2024.
Lindsay Lohan began her acting career at a young age and one of her early projects was working on the sitcom Bette. The show was a joint effort between Lindsay and Bette Midler, who played a fictionalized version of herself. However, the show was short-lived and only lasted for one season before being cancelled.
In a recent interview, Bette Midler revealed that she regrets not taking legal action after Lindsay Lohan abruptly left the project. The 78-year-old actress described the situation as chaotic and wishes she had been more assertive in her duties. Lindsay played the role of Bette's daughter in the pilot episode, but after that, she decided to leave the show.
Bette explained, "The studio didn't help me. It was extremely chaotic. If I had been in my right mind, or if I had known that my duties were to stand up and say, 'This absolutely will not do, I'm going to sue', then I would have done that." However, she felt that she was not able to voice her concerns and the show went on without Lindsay, with her character being replaced by Marina Malota.
The show's cancellation was not the only thing that bothered Bette about the experience. On a podcast, she called her participation in the show a big mistake. As a celebrated movie star, Bette did not feel that a situational comedy was the right career move for her. She also felt that she was not properly informed about the pace and hierarchy of the show.
Despite her position as an executive producer on the show, Bette felt that she was not in control and was quickly "kicked to the curb." She explained, "I didn't know that I could have taken charge." Bette was ultimately happy when the show was cancelled, despite being an executive producer.
The show revolved around a fictionalized version of Bette's personal life in a luxurious Los Angeles home and featured guest appearances from celebrities like Danny DeVito, Oprah Winfrey, Dolly Parton, and the late Olivia Newton-John. The show had a strong start with 15 million viewers for its first episode, but it was cancelled after a decline in ratings.
The final two episodes were aired in foreign markets, but not on CBS. The Agency has reached out to Lindsay Lohan's representatives for comment. In the past, Lindsay has spoken positively about her experience working with Bette, even sharing a throwback photo on Instagram just five days ago.
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