Big Business is a 1988 American comedy film starring Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin, each playing two roles, as sets of identical twins mismatched at birth. The nature versus nurture farce adapts The Comedy of Errors, but with female siblings in contemporary society: one of each twin being reared in a wealthy urban setting, while the others grew up in a poor rural environment.
Theatrical release poster
The Plaza and its International Modern style neighbors as seen in the film.
Bette Midler is an American singer, actress, comedian and author. Throughout her career, which spans over five decades, Midler has received numerous accolades, including four Golden Globe Awards, three Grammy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards and a Kennedy Center Honor, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and a British Academy Film Award.
Midler in 2021
Midler with Dustin Hoffman on Bette Midler TV special (1977)
Midler at the premiere of her feature-film starring debut, The Rose, in 1979
Midler in Amsterdam promoting the 1980 film Divine Madness