Can We Be Blunt? Bette Middler’s Oscars Song Wasn’t As Good As Emily Blunt

The Best Original Song nominees at this year’s Oscars ceremony was a major topic of conversation leading into the awards. Initially, it appeared the plan was that the song. “The Place Where Lost Things Go” from Mary Poppins Returns wouldn’t even be performed at the ceremony. In the end, it was decided the song would be performed, but not by Emily Blunt, who played the title role in the film. Instead Bette Midler stepped in and performed the song, and if I’m being honest. it just didn’t live up to the original. Give the performance a listen for yourself.

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